Apple Christmas Cookies

Source: Peppermint Lane

1 c. soft margarine or butter 
1/2 c. plus 2 Tablespoons Sugar 
2 1/2 c. flour 
3/4 c. grated apple 
confectioners' sugar frosting with decoration 

Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Stir in flour. Stir in apples. 
Mix thoroughly with hands. Chill. Roll out on lightly floured board, not too thin. 
Cut with floured cookie cutters. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. 
Decorate with frosting. 

Makes 3 dozen cookies.