Glazed Apple Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple (1 large)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons 2% reduced-fat milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
3. Place 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
4. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until blended. Stir in apple and nuts.
5. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans 5 minutes.
6. Combine 1/4 cup melted butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Lightly brush tops of cookies with the butter mixture. Cool on pans 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely on wire racks.
7. Combine confectioners' sugar and milk in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cookies.

Interesting Facts

• These cookies are best served warm.
• You can use any type of apple for this recipe, but tart apples, such as Granny Smiths, are the best option.
• You can substitute walnuts for pecans or almonds for a different flavor.