Monday, October 7, 2013

Apple Cookie Recipe

Lately, I have been on a cooking kick. Muffins, Halloween pretzel sticks and now Apple Cookies. Today, was actually the second time in a week that I have whipped up a batch of these. Thankfully, Jennifer, from Jent's Front Porch, posted a picture of these on Instagram or I would have never even known about them!

I love this recipe because it doesn't take much time and the cookies freeze well. This is important for me because with only two people in our house there is no need to have a ton of cookies around. The other reason why I like these cookies is they remind me of my mom's raisin cookies, which I don't hardly make because the boy dosen't like raisins. I think Apple Cookies are going to make a great substitute.

Apple Cookies

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/3 c. light brown sugar, packed
3/4 c. unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 c. chopped apple (I actually think the recip needs a little bit more apple, so I like a 1 1/4 c. of apples. We also like it better when the apples are peeled).
1/4 c. apple cider

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter and brown sugar. Then add egg. In separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Give this a quick mix. Slowly add the dry mixture to the brown sugar mixture, and mix until combined. Add cider and apples, and mix gently.

Drop LARGE spoonfuls of mixture onto a greased cookie sheet. I actually love using my Pampered Chef Large Cookie Scoop. (If you don't have one of these scoops they are a must for baking!) I usually can only fit eight cookies on a sheet.

Bake for 18-22 minutes. These cookies will be dark because of the brown sugar. Don't be scared.


This recipe gives me about 16 give or take each time I make them. If you are looking for an even sweeter treat check out the icing/drizzle mixture that Jent's Front Porch recommends.

5 comments:

  1. Perfect timing! I was given a 5-gallon bucket of apples and have been brainstorming about how to use them all. Love your blog! Hope you're enjoying your fall.

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    1. You are going to love this recipe! Thanks for stopping by. Fall has been great.

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  2. Hello! I am coming over to visit and thank you for your support, encouragement and sharing of the story of our community in South Dakota after the Atlas blizzard. It helps so much. I posted a follow up this afternoon to share how we are doing if you'd like to visit: http://jodeneshaw.blogspot.com/2013/10/storm-aftermath-moving-forward-with.html

    AND I have BOXES of apples from our trees on the ranch so I am going to go to work with my girls tomorrow afternoon on this recipe! I can't wait! Thanks so much!

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    1. You're welcome Jodene. Thanks for doing an awesome job of communicating these ranchers stories. I hope you enjoyed the cookies.

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  3. Oh these cookies look fabulous!! And perfect for fall. I can't wait to try this recipe.

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