Savory Sunday: Allergy-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe is an adaption from the Food Allergy Mama's chocolate chip cookies. I made this recipe for my family while we were snowed in. I hope you enjoy.

Yield: 2 Dozen Cookies

2/3 cup dairy-free shortening (I used Spectrum brand)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon best-quality vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups of gluten free flour mix ( I used Bob's Red Mill)
1/4 teaspoon of xanthum gum (Bob's Red Mill)
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of Enjoy Life mini-chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the shortening, sugars, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.  In a medium bowl, combine the flour, xanthum gum, baking soda, and salt with a wire whisk. Add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture, and stir until just combined. Stir in the mini chocolate chips.