1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
1 cup diced apples
1 1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Cinnamon Sugar:

2 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. sugar

Sift together the dry ingredients; add shortening, sugar, egg and water. Beat until thoroughly mixed; stir in raw apples, oats and raisins. Mixture will be stiff. Make balls of dough, size of a large walnut and roll in mixture of 2 tablespoons of cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon sugar.

Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes.

Variation: To make drop cookies, add an extra egg.