Apple Doodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
Stir in the apple and walnuts if desired.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0F for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove to wire wracks to cool.