Instructions: Heat raisins and water to boil, simmer 5 minutes. Cool water and raisins.

Cream sugar, shortening and vanilla. Add eggs and beat well. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices. Add this mixture with raisin water and sugar mixture. Add oats, raisins and apple. Chill several hours.

Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees.

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