1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. milk
2 c. finely chopped apples
1 c. raisins (opt.)
1 c. nuts (opt.)

Cream butter, salt, spices and egg in bowl. Beat until fluffy. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix well. Drop from spoon 1" apart. Bake 10 minutes at 400 degrees.

VANILLA GLAZE:

1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tbsp. milk

Mix and spread on warm cookies.