"This originally started as an apple cake recipe. But I worked it into a recipe for cookies and have been making them this way ever since. It's a nice way to feature fall's delicious produce...."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
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1 cup sugar
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
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3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional