1 c. peeled and finely chopped apple
1 c. strong coffee or 1 tbsp. powdered instant coffee
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. cloves
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
Dissolved into 1 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped walnuts

Cook apples, coffee, sugar, shortening, raisins and spices in saucepan gently until apples are tender. Remove from heat; cool. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Add vanilla to cooked mixture.

Measure flour sifted with soda, salt and stir in. Mix in nuts. Drop by heaping teaspoon on greased baking sheet. Bake about 12 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen.