3/4 c. butter
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. milk
3 c. oatmeal (not old fashioned or instant)
1 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. peeled, diced apples
3/4 c. raisins, optional
3/4 c. chopped walnuts, optional

Heat oven to 375 degrees and grease baking sheet (lightly). Cream butter, brown sugar, egg, milk and vanilla at medium speed for 1 1/2 minutes.

Combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda. Beat into creamed mixture at low speed, until well blended. Stir in fruits, nuts and oats. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough on cookie sheet. Bake for 13 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.