Try a New Recipe Tuesday- November 20

This past weekend, we baked all kinds of goodies.  Some we put away for Thanksgiving; others, like the glazed apple cookies, the kiddos ate every last one.

They suggested that since they are their favorite, that I share the glazed apple cookies with you all today.

*1/2 cup shortening                            

*1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar                             

*1 egg                                                 

*1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)   

*1 cup of apples-(peeled, cored and finely diced)

*1 cup raisins (optional)                      

*1/4 cup milk                                         

*1 tablespoon butter                  

*2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

*1/2 teaspoon salt                                

*1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg          

*1 teaspoon baking soda

*1 teaspoon ground cinnamon                            

Glaze

1/3 cup soft butter or margarine

3 cups confectioners’ sugar

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla (I put 2)

2 tablespoons milk

Beat shortening and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.  Beat in egg milk and vanilla and blend thoroughly.  Stir together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.  Stir ½ of the dry ingredients into creamed mixture.  Stir in nuts, apples and raisins (I use apples only) then stir in remaining ½ of dry ingredients and milk.  Mix well.  Drop from tablespoon 1 ½ inches apart onto lightly greased sheet.  Bake in 400 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.  Remove cookies to rack and while still warm, spread with glaze.  :-)

Enjoy!  These are SO delicious!  They won't last long, that's for sure.
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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