VANILLA-GLAZED APPLE COOKIES

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"This delicious fruit-and nut-packed cookie recipe was my mother's, and it has been one of my mother's, and it has been one of my favorites for many years," offers Sharon Crider from Junction City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup finely diced peeled apple
1 cup raisins
VANILLA GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 to 4 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and milk. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts, apple and raisins., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla, salt and enough milk to achieve drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Himal Kunwar
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These cookies are so easy to make, I can whip up a batch in no time.


Hirusha Prabhat
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I love that these cookies are made with fresh apples. It gives them such a great flavor.


Leoni Charalampous
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These cookies are the perfect fall treat. They're warm and comforting, with a delicious apple flavor.


Shahzad Aasi
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best apple cookies they've ever had.


Emmanuel Boluwatife
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These cookies are so good, they're dangerous! I can't stop eating them.


Gibson Simon
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I've tried several different apple cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are so soft and chewy, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Abid hussin
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These cookies are the perfect treat for a party or potluck. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Manzoor Ali
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time.


Heather Dow
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The apples give them a great flavor, and the glaze adds a touch of sweetness that really brings them together.


andrea Velasquez
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I'm not usually a big fan of apple desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so delicious, I can't get enough of them.


Buyi Maphumulo
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day!


Hafeez Maree
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Pz Leader
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These cookies are the perfect fall treat. They're warm and comforting, with a delicious apple flavor.


irfan Koko
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The vanilla glaze is what really makes these cookies special. It's so smooth and creamy, and it adds a touch of sweetness that perfectly complements the tartness of the apples.


Destiny Brown
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I love that these cookies are made with fresh apples. It gives them such a great flavor.


Nadie Emmanuel
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're the perfect treat for a busy weeknight.


ramzan mughal
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


kristhoffer buenaventura
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These cookies were absolutely delicious! They were so soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The vanilla glaze was the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of elegance to these already amazing cookies.