Apple Chip Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup light molasses
3 eggs
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup peeled, finely chopped apples
1 package (6-ounce) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cream together shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy; add molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in nuts, apples and chocolate chips. Mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven 12-15 minutes, or until done.