Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and milk; beat well.
Stir together flour and next 5 ingredients; stir into creamed mixture. Stir in apples, raisins, and nuts.
Drop by tablespoons onto well-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 12 to 14 minutes. Immediately remove cookies to rack.
Makes 4 1/2 dozenRecipe submitted by Ron on 5/29/00