FRESH APPLE COOKIES/BARS

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I have had this recipe in my file for a number of years, I don't know the origin. My family loves the flavor but the cookies are hard to make and handle so I turned it into bars. The bars are much easier to make and handle. We most often omit the glaze because it can be too sweet; although powdered sugar sprinkled on the cooled bars would dress them up for guests.

Provided by CJSchmitt

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup softened butter
1 1/3 cups brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 large egg
1/4 cup apple cider (you can use apple juice or milk)
1 cup finely chopped peeled apple (minced)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Glaze: Blend with spoon until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Sift flour and baking soda together, set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar with electric mixer.
  • Blend in salt, spices, and egg.
  • Add half the flour mixture and blend well.
  • Blend in half the apple cider.
  • Add the chopped apples to the remaining flour mixture and stir to coat.
  • Add this and the remaining apple cider to the creamed mixure and stir by hand.
  • For cookies: Drop by VERY small spoonful on cookie sheet and bake 8-9 minutes.
  • Remove from sheet while still warm (be very careful they are very hard to handle) and glaze while barely warm.
  • For bars: Spread in a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until they test done with toothpick.
  • Cut while barely warm.

Autumn Mertens
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I've never made apple cookies before, but these were surprisingly easy to make and they turned out delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Nick Shepherd
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but they still had a good flavor. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.


Md. Manna
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but I actually really liked these cookies. They were moist and flavorful, and the apples added a nice touch.


Vj_ray Da-citizen
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love that I can use any kind of apples I want.


MD MOTIUR ROHMAN M
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great! They were soft and chewy, and the apples were perfectly cooked.


Sara Alani
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Jahanzeb Khan
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Kgotlello Maona
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These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of apples and cinnamon. They're the perfect fall treat.


brokeeggshell
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Easy to make and so delicious! I used Granny Smith apples and they were perfect. The cookies were gone in no time.


Al SRM
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These apple cookies were a hit with my family! The texture was soft and chewy, and the apples added a delicious sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making these again.