Iced Apple Softies

Name: Iced Apple Softies
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely chopped golden delicious apples (about 1 large); 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apple; 1/4 cup apple jelly; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups all-purpose white flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened; 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 large egg yolk; icing; 2/3 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp light corn syrup; 2 -3 drops vanilla extract

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups peeled and finely chopped golden delicious apples (about 1 large)
1/4 cup finely chopped dried apple
1/4 cup apple jelly
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups all-purpose white flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
icing
2/3 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp light corn syrup
2 -3 drops vanilla extract

Directions

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["Preheat the oven to 350*.", "Grease several baking sheets or coat with nonstick spray.", "In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together the fresh and dried apples, apple jelly, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook, stirring frequentlym until the jelly melts and the fresh apples are softened, about 5 minutes, be careful not to burn.", "Let stand or refrigerate until cooled to room temperature.", "In a medium bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside.", "In a large bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat together the butter and brown sugar until well blended and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and beat until incorporated. Gently beat in half of the flour mixture. Add the cooled apple mixture and beat until well blended. Stir in the remaining flour mixture until evenly incorporated.", "Let the dough stand for 5 minutes or until firmed up slightly. Using an 1/8 cup measure or coffee scoop, drop dough onto the baking sheets, spacing about 3\" apart. With a greased hand