1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. butter or shortening
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. rolled oats
1 c. chopped apples, small
1/2 c. chopped dates, small
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cover raisins with boiling water and allow to stand for 10 minutes; drain. Thoroughly cream butter or shortening with sugar; add eggs and beat well. Add rolled oats, drained raisins, dates, apples and nuts; blend. Add dry ingredients; blend. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees.