GLAZED APPLE COOKIES 
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. walnuts
1 c. finely chopped apples (tart are best)
1/4 c. apple juice or milk
1 1/3 c. light brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Sift flour and baking soda. Set aside. Mix shortening, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and egg together. Stir in 1/2 of flour mix and apple. Blend in apple juice, then remaining flour mix. Drop by tablespoon of dough onto greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 11 to 14 minutes until done. While cookies are still hot spread with Vanilla glaze (1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon soft butter, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 2 1/2 tablespoons cream, blended together). Can sprinkle with candy.

 

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