Happy Easter!

This past week I made Apple Spice Cookies.  I am posting a picture and the recipe.  We started our new women's bible study on the book by Tony Evans "Kingdom Woman"  I believe it will be a blessing to all of us and help us grow in our faith, becoming stronger women in the Lord.

Here's a picture of the cookies

Ingredients

1/2 c shortening

1 1/3 c brown sugar

1 egg

2 c sifted all purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 c chopped walnuts

1 c finely chopped apples

1 c raisins

1/4 c milk

Frosting

1 1/2 c sifted confectioner's sugar

1 T butter

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 1/2 T milk or half n half

Directions

Heat oven 350 degrees  Makes 2 dozen

Beat shortening and brown sugar til fluffy then add egg and blend.

In separate bowl mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.

Stir half dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Stir in apples, nuts and raisins, milk then add remaining dry ingredients.  Mix well.

Drop tablespoon full onto ungreased baking sheet.   Baking 10-12 minutes.

For frosting mix confectioner's sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk or half n half to make a glaze.

Drizzle onto warm cookies.

Hope you have a great week.  Any questions or comments enter below.

Prayerfully yours,

Cheri