Applesauce Cookies

This recipe of from my Grandma Anona Dickson

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
4 c. flour
1 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. nutmeg
1/2 t. cloves
2 t. soda
2 c. applesauce

Cream together, the shortening, sugar and eggs. Mix together the soda and applesauce in a BIG bowl, because it will increase in size !!  Mix together the "dry" ingredients.  Combine all three mixtures and mix well.  Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees.