1 large apple, peeled and cored
3/4 c. butter flavored Crisco
1 1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1/4 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3 c. quick-cooking oats
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. raisins (optional)
3/4 c. broken walnut pieces (optional)

Heat oven to 375°F. Grease baking sheet with butter flavored Crisco. Set aside.

Chop apple in food processor, remove to bowl. Cream butter flavored Crisco, sugar, egg, milk and vanilla in food processor. Add flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, oatmeal, baking soda and salt. Mix into creamed mixture. Stir in fruit and nuts, if desired.

Drop rounded tablespoon of dough 2-inches apart onto baking sheet. Bake at 375°F for 13 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to cooling rack.