November is here and with it comes fall baking. My parents had an abundance of apples this fall from the three apple trees in their orchard…which means I was sent home with a bag of apples nearly every time I visited. Apple pie, apple crisp, apple sauce, apples dipped in caramel, apple salad, apple cookies– you name it, and I probably made it.
The internet is full of recipes for apple pies and crisps, but here’s a delicious, spicy, hand-me-down farm-wife recipe for apple cookies. It’s the perfect treat, bringing in all of the classic flavors of fall. Enjoy!
Apple Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup finely chopped, peeled apple
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup apple juice OR milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
Directions:
In large mixing bowl, combine shortening, sugar, baking soda, salt, spices, and egg. Stir in apples, nuts, raisins, juice or milk, one cup flour; mix well. Carefully stir in remaining flour. Drop by heaping teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.
Glaze
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons light cream (you can use milk or another cream, such as half and half)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Frost cookies while still warm.
Yields 3 dozen
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