Grandma Nana's Applesauce Cookies

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup nuts (chopped walnuts)
1 cup raisins
1/2- 3/4 bag chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup apple sauce
1 tsp soda
1/2 tsp baking powder

Blend shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla together till smooth. Add flour, cinnamon, cloves, salt, soda, baking powder and applesauce. Mix well then add chocolate chips, raisins and walnuts. Mix again. Drop small spoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake for 12 min at 350 degrees.