1/2 c. butter
1 1/3 c. brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. raisins, plumped in 3 tbsp. water
1 c. apples, unpeeled, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. milk

Mix shortening, sugar, egg, vanilla and salt. Add one half of dry ingredients. Add raisins, apples, milk and remaining flour. Drop by teaspoons on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees about 12 minutes.

GLAZE FOR APPLE COOKIE:

1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 1/2 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Melt butter and add to other ingredients. Frost cookies when warm.