1/2 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. brown sugar
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c. milk
1 c. nuts
1 c. chopped apples

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix first 3 ingredients. Sift dry ingredients and add to other mixture. Add milk, nuts, and apples. Drop by teaspoon and bake 15 minutes. Frost while warm - 1 1/2 tablespoons light cream. Mix together ingredients. 9 drops of almond extract may be added.