Apple Spice Drops

By lindybug

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 to 4 tablespoons apple juice

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and apple juice. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apple and walnuts.

2. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

3. For frosting, cream butter, sugar, vanilla and enough apple juice to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.