Apple Oatmeal Cookies 
Makes 3 dozen 

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup apples, peeled and diced
1 cup chopped walnuts
                   
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and
   salt. 
3. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Beat in the
   eggs until well blended. Slowly add in the dry ingredients and
   mix well. Fold in the walnuts, oats and apples. 
4. Drop by spoonfuls about 2" apart and bake for 12-15 mins.
   Let cool on wire racks.