Prize-Winning Apple Spice Drop Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup apple, peeled, and finely chopped (Granny Smith apples are best)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• FROSTING
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups icing sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 -4 tablespoons apple juice

1. Set oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a mixing bowl cream butter and both sugars together.
3. Beat in the egg and apple juice.
4. In a small bowl combine the dry ingredients.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture; blend well.
6. Mix in the chopped apples and nuts.
7. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Place on wire rack to cool.
10. For frosting: Beat all frosting ingredients until smooth; frost cookies.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/prize-winning-apple-spice-drop-cookies-78769 (may not work)