Applesauce Cookies

Cook in a small saucepan till the apples are soft and then mash with a potato masher:

• 3 small apples
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• dash cinnamon
• dash nutmeg

Let the applesauce cool, meanwhile sift together the dry ingredients and set aside:

• 2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Cream together:

• ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
• 1 cup brown sugar

Add to butter/sugar mixture and beat until light and fluffy:

• 1 beaten egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Beat in the:

• applesauce

Mix into the mixture until the dough is completely mixed:

• dry ingredients

Stir in:

• 10 oz bag cinnamon chips

Put dough in refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Prepare 2 cookie sheets with baking parchment.

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Meanwhile prepare the glaze. In a small bowl mix until sugar has dissolved and is smooth:

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoon water