Sift together:

2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder

Cream together:

1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. water (if needed for dryness)
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lg. apple, grated

Mix together all ingredients and roll into small 1 inch balls, about the size of a walnut.

Roll balls in a mixture of:

2 tbsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Place on Pam sprayed cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees until done.