The BEST Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies

My mom has been making these cookies for as long as I can remember. They're one of my very favorite cookies. They are so soft and moist! I made them for Stew's parents when we were in St. George and they loved them! My mother-in-law asked for the recipe, and her neighbors have too!

Applesauce (or Pumpkin) Cookies

Mix together:
3/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce (can substitute pumpkin for pumpkin cookies—also great)

Add:
2 1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves

Mix thoroughly. Stir in one cup chocolate chips (semisweet are best), raisins, or nuts, or any combination.
Drop spoonfuls onto GREASED cookie sheet. Bake at 375º for 10–12 minutes.

These cookies are scrumptious right out of the oven, but I love them cooled too!