1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
2 1/4 c. flour
1 1/3 c. brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. grated pared apples
1/2 c. apple juice
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts
Dash nutmeg

Cream shortening, sugar and egg until light. Add to creamed mixture, flour and spices. Stir in remaining. Drop by teaspoons onto greased and floured baking sheet. Bake 12 minutes at 350 degrees until browned.

CARAMEL ICING:

1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tbsp. evaporated milk

Cook butter and brown sugar until sugar dissolved (about 3 minutes). Add remaining ingredients. Beat and spread on cooled cookies.