Granola Apple Cookies

 

1 1/2

cups firmly packed brown sugar

1/2

cup margarine or butter, softened

1/4

cup milk

1

tablespoon lemon juice

1

teaspoon grated lemon peel

1

egg

1 1/2

cups all purpose flour

1

cup whole wheat flour

1

teaspoon baking soda

1

teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg

1/4

teaspoon salt

1 1/2

cups finely chopped apples

1

cup granola

3/4

cup powdered sugar

2

to 3 teaspoons lemon juice

• 1 Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, combine brown sugar and margarine; beat until light and fluffy. Add milk, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, lemon peel and egg; blend well. Add all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Stir in apples and granola. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• 2 Bake at 375°F. for 9 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets. Cool 15 minutes or until completely cooled.
• 3 Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine glaze ingredients, adding enough lemon juice for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled cookies.