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Apple Spice Drop Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 13 Minutes
Ready In: 13 Minutes
Servings: 42
this recipe makes approx. 42 cookies... I haven't tried it but I love the sound of using real apples instead of applesauce and having apple juice in the frosting.... in a couple of weeks the Granny Smith apples will be in season here. Read more ....and if I did not post this recipe I would lose it..
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup apple juice
2 1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 cup apples, peeled (2 granny smiths), finely chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
frosting
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3-4 tbs. apple juice
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl cream the butter and the sugars together.
3. Beat in the egg and apple juice.
4. Combine the dry ingredients in a small bowl and gradually add the dry ingredients to the sugar mix, blend well and then add the apples and walnuts.
5. Place on a greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 13 minutes or until golden brown
7. Place on wire rack to cool.
8. .............................................................
9. Frosting:
10. Add the sugar, butter, vanilla and apple juice together and mix until smooth. Frost cookies.
11. Makes 3 1/2 dozen
By RecipeOfHealth.com