GLAZED APPLE COOKIES


ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/4 c. milk
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. nutmeats
1 c. chopped, unpeeled apples
1 c. raisins or dates or half and half

preparation

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and milk. Mix together flour and spices and add to creamed mixture; stir in nuts, apples and raisins. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.

Glaze:

ingredients

1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 1/2 Tbsp. hot milk
1 Tbsp. butter

preparation

Mix sugar with milk and butter. Ice cookies.