Holiday Baking; Applesauce cookies

Woohoo, I'm starting off my holiday baking with one of my grandmothers recipes! 

Applesauce Cookies
1 C Shortening
2 C Packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 C Coffee - cold
3 1/2 C Flour - sifted
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. EACH; Cinnamon, Cloves, & Nutmeg
2 C Applesauce - well drained
1 C Raisins or Chocolate chips
1/2 C Walnuts - chopped (optional)

Combine shortening, sugar, & eggs.  Add in coffee, & whisk until it starts to pull together.  Stir in sifted flour, soda, salt, & spices.  Stir well.  Add in applesauce (I used my homemade apple butter), raisins/chips, & nuts, stirring between each addition.   Cover & let chill 1 hour. 
Heat oven to 400 degrees, bake on ungreased cookie sheets 8-12 minutes.