1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground coriander (optional)
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. milk
2 c. chopped apples

GLAZE:

1 tbsp. melted butter
1 c. powdered sugar, stirred before measuring
1/4 tsp. maple flavoring
2 to 3 tbsp. milk

Cream butter with sugar. Add salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, cloves, and egg; blend well. Stir in flour with baking soda and milk until well blended. Stir in the apples.

Drop by small spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are firm when touched, but not overly browned.

Meanwhile, stir together butter, powdered sugar, maple flavoring and milk to make a smooth glaze. Dot the top of each cookie with about 1/2 teaspoon of glaze. Allow glaze to set before storing in an airtight container. Makes 4 dozen cookies.