1 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. oatmeal
1 c. raisins
1 c. walnuts, chopped
1 lg. apple, chopped fine

Cream together shortening, sugars and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time; beat until fluffy. Sift together flour, soda, salt, powder and cinnamon. Stir in oatmeal, raisins, walnuts and apple.

Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet immediately.