Butterscotch apple cookies are soft & chewy frosted cookies made with apples, brown sugar, butterscotch chips & cinnamon! Perfect apple cookie for anyone who craves Fall flavors.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
Mix together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in medium bowl.
Beat brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg.
Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with apple juice.
Measure out 2 TBSP butterscotch chips and set aside. Stir in remaining butterscotch chips, apple and 1/2 cup nuts into the cookie dough.
Drop by slightly rounded tablespoon onto lightly greased cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Let stand 2 minutes; cool on wire racks.
How to Make Butterscotch Glaze
Melt remaining butterscotch chips and 3 tablespoons butter in small, heavy saucepan over lowest possible heat.
When the butter and chips have melted remove the pan from heat and stir in 1 cup powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons apple juice until the glaze is smooth.
Spread the glaze on the cooled cookies and sprinkle with remaining nuts.