Apple Spice Drop Cookies

• 1/2 Cup butter, softened
• 2/3 Cup sugar
• 2/3 Cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 Cup apple juice
• 2 Cup flour
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 Cup apples, peeled (2 Granny Smiths)
• 1 Cup walnuts, chopped

FROSTING:

• 1/4 Cup butter, softened
• 3 Cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3-4 tablespoons apple juice

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a mixing bowl cream the butter and the sugars together. Beat in the egg and apple juice. Combine the dry ingredients in a small bowl and gradually add the dry ingredients to the sugar mix, blend well and then add the apples and walnuts.
Place on a greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 13 minutes or until golden brown.
Place on wire rack to cool.

Frosting:
Add the sugar, butter, vanilla and apple juice together and mix until smooth. Frost cookies.