Ingredients:

2 cups flour

1-1/2 cups sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons cocoa

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup shortening

2 cups applesauce

2 large eggs (unbeaten)

1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped

1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 - inch baking pan. Sift dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.(flour through nutmeg)
2. 2. Add shortening, applesauce, and eggs; beat well. Spread the batter evenly in pan. Sprinkle the chips over the top of the batter and then the nuts.
3. 3. Bake for 45 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut in squares to serve.

Bon Appetit!