2 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. applesauce
1 1/2 c. raisins
6 oz. (1 c.) Nestles semi-sweet mint flavored chocolate morsels
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, and set aside. Combine sugar and shortening; mix well. Add flour mixture, applesauce; blend well. Stir in raisins, one cup (6 ounce package) Nestles semi-sweet mint flavored chocolate morsels, chopped nuts. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto greased and floured cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before removing from cookie sheets. Makes 8 dozen.