Grandmas Apple Cookies Recipes

OLD-FASHIONED APPLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°. Grease cookie sheet with shortening. Beat brown sugar, butter and egg in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, nutmeg, salt and baking soda. Stir in apple.
• Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack; cool. Store loosely covered.

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!

APPLE NUT COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream together sugar and shortening.
• Beat in egg.
• Sift together dry ingredients, and add to mixture. Beat until well blended.
• Stir in apples and nuts.
• Drop in the shape of a ball on a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375, for 12-15 minutes.