Simmer raisins with water for 15 minutes
Drain juice and add enough water to measure 3/4 cup
Cream shortening and eggs
Add vanilla, and sugarless apple juice thawed and diluted to make 1 1/2 cups liquid
Beat well
Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, 1 teaspoon cloves, cinnamon and salt
Add to egg mixture and beat well
Stir in raisins and the 3/4 cup raisin liquid, chopped nuts and coconut
Drop rounded tablespoons on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam
Bake at 350 degrees, for 10-12 minutes
Note:These freeze well