Apple Joe Louis

Ingredients

For the cookies:

• 3 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• ¾ cup apple sauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 200 mL apple juice

For the glaze:

• ¾ cup softened butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ginger
• 3 tbsp apple juice
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 pinch of salt

Directions

1. For the cookies:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   • In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients, set aside.
   • In a large bowl, beat butter with brown sugar and white sugar.
   • Stir in vegetable oil, applesauce, vanilla extract and apple juice.
   • With a spatula, gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredient mixture.
   • Divide the dough among the balls on the cookie sheet, making sure to space them out.
   • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes and refrigerate.

2. For the frosting:

   • In a large bowl, whisk butter with confectioners’ sugar then stir in remaining ingredients.
   • Spread a small amount between two cookies and enjoy!