Apple Cookies
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts Delight in these spiced homemade apple cookies featuring raisins, nuts, and warm autumn spices. Perfectly soft and aromatic, they make a comforting treat for any afternoon gathering.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 12 mins | None | 24 cookies |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 C | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1/2 C | Shortening | Softened |
| 1 C | Nuts | Chopped |
| 1 t | Cinnamon | Ground |
| 1 t | Nutmeg | Ground |
| 1 t | Soda | Baking soda |
| 2 C | Apples | Chopped |
| 1 C | Raisins | Standard |
| 2 1/2 C | Flour | All-purpose |
| 1/4 t | Cloves | Ground |
| 1 | Egg | Beaten |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing the Dough
- Cream together the 1 C sugar and 1/2 C shortening in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Beat in the 1 egg until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the 2 C chopped apples, 1 C raisins, and 1 C chopped nuts.
Step 2: Adding Dry Ingredients and Baking
- Sift together the 2 1/2 C flour, 1 t cinnamon, 1 t nutmeg, 1/4 t cloves, and 1 t soda, then gently fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a prepared baking sheet and bake until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze the unbaked dough drops for future baking.
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