APPLE COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

1 cup New York State Empire apples, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1 cup all bran breakfast cereal
1/4 cup milk
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped nuts

DIRECTIONS

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spices.

Blend butter and brown sugar; add egg and beat well. Add the breakfast cereal and milk, beat well. Stir in raisins and nuts until well combined.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake in a moderate 375° oven about 10 minutes until lightly browned.

Yield: About 4 dozen