Glazed Apple Cookies

Name: Glazed Apple Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup finely chopped peeled apples; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup raisins; 1/4 cup apple juice or milk; 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; VANILLA GLAZE:; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2-1/2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

I've had this recipe since my first child was little...now it's a favorite of my grandchildren! I like to use Jonathan apples in the recipe, but you can use the apple of your choice.

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup finely chopped peeled apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup apple juice or milk
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
VANILLA GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine shortening, sugar, baking soda, spices and egg. Stir in apples, nuts, raisins, juice or milk and half of the flour; mix well. Blend in the remaining flour. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes. Combine glaze ingredients and frost cookies while warm.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 292 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 237mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Glazed Apple Cookies in Country October/November 1991

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Grama Bev

Oct 28, 2015

Delicious and easy to make. I leave them on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes; they are easier to handle. Highly recommended.
homeeconomist

Nov 14, 2013

Next time I'll make them with only 1/2 t. cloves. They mask the other flavors. Otherwise they're a great cookie.
conniekitchen

Dec 16, 2010

I just made these today and they are very easy and taste sooo good. It maked 4 1/2 doz cookies so you need to double the frosting recipe. I will be makeing them again and sharing the recipe with my friends.