Ingredients

  • 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 c. finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 c. finely chopped unpared red apple (1 small apple)
  • 1 c. raisins, chopped
  • 1/2 c. soft butter or margarine
  • 1 1/3 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 egg (unbeaten)
  • 1/4 c. apple juice or cider

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • Sift flour with baking soda, salt and spices into large bowl.
  • Stir in walnuts, apple and raisins; set aside.
  • In large bowl of electric mixer, at medium speed, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and apple juice; beat until combined.
  • Stir in flour mixture; mix well.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake 8 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Makes about 4 dozen.