2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. baking soda
12 oz. pkg. butterscotch chips
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 egg, beaten

Cream together shortening and brown sugar. Add egg and mix together. Add applesauce and baking soda. Add flour, salt, spices, nutmeg and butterscotch chips. Drop on greased cookie sheet by tablespoon. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Doubling recipe yields 50 cookies. NOTE: Can also use chocolate chips.