Ingredients for 12 servings:
1. nonstick cooking spray
2. 1/2 cup butter, softened
3. 1 1/3 cups packed dark brown sugar
4. 1 egg
5. 1 teaspoon ground cloves
6. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
7. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
9. 1 teaspoon baking soda
10. 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
11. 1/4 cup milk
12. 3/4 cup golden raisin
13. 1 cup chopped pecans
14. 1 large apple, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
15. basic vanilla buttercream frosting

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F
2. and line 2 baking sheets with parchment or spray them with nonstick cooking spray.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat the butter until light. Add the brown sugar and beat well. Beat in the egg.
4. Sift together the cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and flour. Sift this into the butter mixture in 2 parts, alternating with the milk.
5. When the dough is well mixed, stir in the raisins, pecans, and apple by hand.
6. Drop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto prepared baking sheets.
7. Bake for about 10 minutes, until the cookies are light brown on the bottom and golden on top.
8. Remove to racks to cool.
9. Spread the cookies with the icing when cool, and store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Enjoy your meal!