Glazed Apple Cookies
Description
These glazed apple cookies are bursting with diced apples and raisins and perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a tasty fall treat.
Ingredients
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1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 egg
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2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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1 cup apples - peeled, cored and finely diced
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1 cup raisins
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1/4 cup milk
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1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 1/2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Beat brown sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in egg until combined.
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Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
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Stir 1/2 of the flour mixture into brown sugar mixture. Stir in nuts, apple and raisins, then stir in remaining flour mixture and milk. Mix well.
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Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove cookies to racks to cool slightly while you make the glaze.
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To make the glaze: Beat powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and enough cream to make glaze of spreading consistency.
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Spread or drizzle on warm cookies. Enjoy!