Directions

1. HEAT oven to 375°F. Coat baking sheets lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
2. COMBINE shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar in bowl of electric mixer; beat at medium speed until well blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
3. COMBINE flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves in medium bowl. Add gradually to creamed mixture at low speed. Stir in oats, apple, raisins and nuts. Shape dough into 1 1⁄2-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
4. BAKE 13 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned (cookies will look moist). Cool 1 minute on baking sheets. Place on cooling racks to cool completely.