Butterscotch Apple Cookies

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and 1/2 cup (10 tablespoons) softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until well combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the apple juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (7 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips, grated apple, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Drop by slightly rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (12 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (2 minutes)

Recipe View While the cookies are cooling, prepare the butterscotch glaze: In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the remaining 1/2 cup butterscotch chips and 2 tablespoons butter over the lowest possible heat, stirring constantly. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Once melted and smooth, remove from heat and whisk in the confectioners' sugar and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons apple juice until the glaze is smooth and glossy. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Once the cookies are completely cool, spread the butterscotch glaze evenly over the tops of the cookies and sprinkle with the remaining chopped walnuts. Allow the glaze to set before serving. (10 minutes)