Applesauce Cookies and Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Cream shortening, add sugar, gradually add flour and dry ingredients. Add applesauce and eggs. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

2-8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Store in refrigerator after use.