Old Fashioned Apple Cookies Recipes

GLAZED APPLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat shortening and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and blend thoroughly.
• Stir together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
• Stir half the dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, apple and raisins, then stir in remaining half of dry ingredients and milk. Mix well.
• Drop from tablespoon 1 1/2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove cookies to racks and while still warm, spread with glaze.
• To make Glaze: Combine powdered sugar, butter, vanilla and enough cream to make glaze of spreading consistency. Beat until smooth. Spread on warm cookies.

SOFT APPLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Using a stand mixer or handheld mixer, beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add in egg and buttermilk and mix until well combined, scraping down the side of the bowl as needed.
• In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, spice, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients (butter mixture) and stir together until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Fold in the chopped apples and pecans.
• Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Or chill in the freezer for 15-20 minutes if you are in a hurry.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• Using a cookie scoop or rounded tablespoon, drop dough at least 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
• Bake 11-14 minutes, or until light brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before moving onto cooling racks.
• Whisk together the glaze ingredients, adjusting the consistency to preference. Wait until the cookies are just slightly warm to brush on the glaze.
• Allow the glaze to harden then enjoy!