Fresh Apple Cookies
["2 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. cloves", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 c. butter", "1/4 c. milk", "1 1/3 c. brown sugar", "1 egg, beaten", "1 c. nuts, chopped", "1 c. chopped raisins", "1 c. finely chopped apples (unpeeled)"]
["Sift dry ingredients and cream butter and sugar.", "Add egg; mix well.", "Stir in half of the dry ingredients.", "Add nuts, raisins and apples.", "Mix in milk and rest of dry ingredients.", "Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheets; bake at 400\u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes.", "Cookies should be placed about 2 inches apart.", "Frost, if desired."]
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