Glazed Apple Cookies

Glazed Apple Cookies (Russell Steven Powell)

1 c flour

The glaze is added to Glazed Apple Cookies while they are still hot from the oven. (Russell Steven Powell)
The glaze is added to Glazed Apple Cookies while they are still hot from the oven. (Russell Steven Powell)

1 c whole wheat flour

1 t baking soda

¾ c maple syrup

½ c butter, softened

½ t salt

1 t cinnamon

1 t ground cloves

½ t nutmeg

1 egg (beaten)

1 c unpeeled apples (chopped)

1 c raisins

½ c chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

¼ c apple cider or milk

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Stir flours with baking soda.

In large bowl, mix butter with maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and egg until well blended.

Stir in half the flour mixture

Stir in apples, raisins, and nuts.

Blend in cider/milk.

Stir in remaining flour mixture.

Drop by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 11-14 minutes.

Spread glaze on top while cookies are still hot.

Glaze

1½ c confectionary sugar

1 T butter, melted

¼ t vanilla,

2½ T milk or cream