1/2 c. soft shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 lg. egg, unbeaten
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. milk
2 c. finely chopped apple
1 c. chopped nuts

In large mixing bowl, put shortening, sugar, salt, spices and egg. Beat until fluffy. Add other ingredients and stir vigorously until moderately thick dough. Drop by tablespoon 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet. Makes 3 dozen. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Frost while warm with vanilla glaze:

1 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. butter
1 1/4 tbsp. HOT milk

Melt sugar, vanilla and butter in milk.