How to Make Grandma's Apple Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for the perfect fall treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than Grandma's Apple Cookies. These delightful cookies are packed full of warm, comforting flavors that are perfect for the cozy autumn season. With a soft and chewy texture and a burst of apple flavor in every bite, these cookies are sure to become a new family favorite.

Grandma's Apple Cookies are a cherished recipe passed down through generations, and for good reason. The combination of tender apples, a...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 ⅓ cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped apples

Information

  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream the shortening and brown sugar together. Mix in the egg and milk. Stir in the apples. Add the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg. Stir in the nuts and dates.
  • Either drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet or spread dough into a 13x18 inch lightly greased jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes for the cookies or 20 to 25 minutes for the bars. Let cool then ice, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    239 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 81mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 137mg