INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1 cup butter, at room temperature (or 1/2 cup margarine and 1/2 cup shortening)
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2 eggs
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2 cups applesauce
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon allspice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
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1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
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2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
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Whipped cream for topping (optional)
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Preheat oven to 325 F.