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Butterscotch Apple Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 11/3 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1 2/3 cup butterscotch chips (11oz bag, divided)
  • 3/4 cup unpeeled grated apple (1 small apple)
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, divided

Glaze

  • 1-2 tbsp apple juice
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
  • Mix together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in medium bowl.
  • Beat brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg.
  • Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with apple juice.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips, apple and 1/2 cup nuts.
  • Drop by slightly rounded tablespoon onto lightly greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Let stand 2 minutes; cool on wire racks.

How to Make Glaze

  • Make the glaze while the cookies cool.
  • Melt remaining butterscotch chips and 3 tablespoons butter in small, heavy saucepan over lowest possible heat.
  • When the butter and chips have melted remove the pan from heat and stir in 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 1-2 tablespoon apple juice until the glaze is smooth.
  • Spread the glaze on the cooled cookies and sprinkle with remaining nuts.