1 1/3 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour (measure before sifting)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 c. apple juice or apple cider
1 1/2 c. chopped, unpeeled apple
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raisins

GLAZE:

1 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp. softened butter
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt

In mixer bowl, beat brown sugar and shortening until well combined. Beat in egg until fluffy.

In a bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cloves. Beat into creamed mixture on low speed. Beat in apple juice. By hand stir in apples, nuts and raisins.

Drop by slightly rounded tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake 7-8 minutes at 400 degrees.

Glaze: combine powdered sugar, milk, butter and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Spread on warm cookies. Makes 3 dozen.