1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 c. finely chopped apples
3 c. quick oatmeal
1/2 c. chopped nuts or raisins
1 1/3 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves

Combine butter, sugar, vanilla and eggs and beat. Stir in apples. Add flour, salt, soda and spices to apple mixture and mix well. Stir in oatmeal, nuts or raisins. Combine thoroughly. Drop dough from a tablespoon on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a moderate oven 350 degrees, 15 to 18 minutes. Yields 3 dozen cookies.