Prize-Winning Apple Spice Drop Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 13 Minutes |
Ready In: 28 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This cookie recipe took first prize in a contest, it has remained a favorite for many years! :) Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
2/3 cup white sugar |
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed |
1 egg |
1/4 cup apple juice |
2 1/4 cups flour |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg |
1 cup apple, peeled, and finely chopped (granny smith apples are best) |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
3 cups icing sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
3 -4 tablespoons apple juice |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a mixing bowl cream butter and both sugars together.
3. Beat in the egg and apple juice.
4. In a small bowl combine the dry ingredients.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture; blend well.
6. Mix in the chopped apples and nuts.
7. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Place on wire rack to cool.
10. For frosting: Beat all frosting ingredients until smooth; frost cookies.
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