Butterscotch Apple Cookies |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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Butterscotch and apple are such a great combination, these cookies are to die for!! Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar |
10 tablespoons butter, softened |
1 egg |
2/3 cup apple juice |
2 cups butterscotch chips |
3/4 cup grated apple |
3/4 cup chopped walnuts |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
2. Mix together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in medium bowl.
3. Beat brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with apple juice. Stir in 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips, apple and 1/2 cup walnuts. Drop by slightly rounded tablespoon onto lightly greased cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Let stand 2 minutes; cool on wire racks.
5. While the cookies cool make the butterscotch glaze: Melt remaining butterscotch chips and 2 tablespoons butter in small, heavy saucepan over lowest possible heat.
6. When the butter and chips have melted remove the pan from heat and stir in 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoon apple juice until the glaze is smooth. Spread the glaze on the cooled cookies and sprinkle with remaining walnuts.
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