Apple Cinnamon Cookies with Maple Glaze – My Food Plans

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups grated apple (about 2 medium apples), peeled and cored
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• For the Maple Glaze:
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 -2 tablespoons milk (as needed to achieve desired consistency)