Instructions: Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg and milk; beat well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in raisins, pecans and apples. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire rack; frost with vanilla frosting.

Vanilla Frosting:
Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Beat until smooth.

Yields 4-1/2 dozen cookies.

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