Apple-Raisin Cookies

1/2 c Butter or margarine;

-softened 1 c Brown sugar; packed

2 Eggs; large

1/4 c Milk

2 c Flour; unbleached

1 ts Baking powder

1 ts Cinnamon; ground

1/2 ts Salt

1/2 ts Nutmeg; ground

1/4 ts Ground cloves

2 Apples; medium *

1 c Raisins

1/2 c Walnuts; chopped

* Apples should be cored, peeled and chopped. There should be 1 1/2 Cups. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and milk; beat well. Stir together flour and next 5 ingredients; stir into creamed mixture. Stir in apples, rasins, and nuts. Drop form tablespoon on well greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degress F. for 12 to 14 minutes. Immediately remove cookies to rack. Makes 4 1/2 dozen. -----