Apple Cinnamon Cookies

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Apple Cinnamon Cookies with Maple Cinnamon Glaze

Ingredients:

For the cookies:

• 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2-3 apples, chopped

For the glaze:

• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1-2 tablespoons water

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light in color. Add egg and sour cream; stir to combine. Add remaining ingredients, except apple, and stir until combined. Gently fold in the apples.
3. Drop the cookie mixture by the tablespoonful onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the tops are dry.
5. Make the glaze: Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Add water until the glaze reaches the desired consistency.
6. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. Drizzle the glaze over the cookies.