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Old-Fashioned Apple Cookies Recipe

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These Old-Fashioned Apple Cookies combine the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with sweet, tender apple pieces for a classic, delightful treat that’s perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of tea. Soft and chewy with a subtle spice, these cookies bring nostalgic comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium apple, chopped (about 1 cup)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare two large cookie sheets by greasing them with shortening or lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking during baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the brown sugar, softened butter, and egg until the mixture is light and fluffy. This helps incorporate air and creates a tender cookie texture.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients and Apples: Stir the all-purpose flour, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture until just combined. Then fold in the chopped apple pieces evenly to ensure every cookie has bursts of fresh apple flavor.
  4. Shape Cookies: Drop the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls spaced about 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. This spacing allows the cookies to expand evenly without merging.
  5. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden brown. Watch closely to avoid overbaking to keep them soft.
  6. Cool and Store: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them immediately to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, store the cookies loosely covered at room temperature to maintain their softness.

Notes

  • For best results, use a tart apple like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness.
  • Softened butter should be at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • You can add a pinch of ground cinnamon for extra warmth and flavor if desired.

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