Spiced Apple Cookies
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I finally had a chance to start baking with the apples I picked last weekend! I had so much fun at the farm and I’m determined to cook all of the apples and squash before the season ends so I can go get more. I think there may be some canning in my future.
These cookies are very delicate. I used empires, but any apple will do. I prefer to leave the skin on for a bit of texture. The “spice” is pumpkin pie spice, a mixture of cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. How perfect and easy is that? You can add it to baked goods, smoothies, oatmeal… definitely a worthy purchase! It is available at most grocery stores and online.
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup vegetable shortening, room temperature
- 2/3 cup butter, room temperature
- 8 ounces sugar
- 8 ounces brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons apple cider
- 14 ounces all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice, plus more for sifting
- 2-3 unpeeled apples, finely diced
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine shortening and butter. Then add the sugar and brown sugar. Cream on high speed until light and fluffy.
- Sift the dry ingredients together.
- Add the eggs and yolk on low speed to the mixing bowl. Scrape down the sides. Then add the vanilla, cider and dry ingredients, in batches. Scrape down the sides periodically.
- Stir in the diced apples by hand, setting aside a handful.
- Use a small scoop to portion out the cookies. Gently press the reserved diced apples into the top of each cookie while maintaining the shape.
- Dust with additional pumpkin pie spice.
- Chill for 15 minutes, then bake for 15 minutes. You can cook them an extra minute or two if you want crunchier cookies. I enjoyed them soft.
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They look like would just melt in your mouth !
Your photos are so beautiful! What camera do you use?
Thanks! I use a Nikon D70.
Thanks for another delicious recipe.
more lovely cookies, though i am still confused as to why you named your blog savory simple! I know I have missed something here! c
I’m not sure why you’re confused. If you look at my recipe index you’ll notice I do plenty of savory posts. The past few have been sweets.
So perfect for fall!
Mmm, those look delicious!
These look great. Definitely keep this on hand to try out when I go apple picking in a few weeks. I can’t wait! You really take such beautiful photos too. =)
I’m drooling. Looks yummy!
These look like they would be great with a hot cup of tea! I love soft and chewy cookies. Can’t wait till the local apple festivals here in Vancouver.
I love cookies and tea! I should try making tea biscuits.
Yum!!!!
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Looks so delicious! :) I’ll have to try these–I love fall baking. Thanks for “Liking” my post!
Hello Savory Simple, thank you for liking my post! I am thinking that these cookies might be next on my list if I can dig out my thing for measuring cups. They do look delicious :D
Do you think I could make these with pear? I have a crap ton of pears right now, as I have a tree that is shedding them unmercifully.
They would be fabulous with pear! Maybe you could try swapping out the cider for 1/2 tbsp pear brandy to really enhance the flavor.
Thanks! That’s a great suggestion. I’ll do that. :)
Ah ha, another way to experiment with all those apples I brought back from the orchards! I know what I’m doing this Sunday…
Yum-o! The perfect Fall cookie!
Hilary
Apple in cookies?? It never occurred to me to make cookies with fruit in them! These sound delicious and, like foodieonthe49th said, would probably be great with tea. I’ll have to take advantage of fall apples and try them! Have bookmarked the recipe :)
These look so good, I would love these for dessert tonight!
This recipe sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try it after I pick apples this weekend, along with posting some new recipes on my own blog. Thanks for sharing!
I am definitely making these for Thanksgiving!
This sounds delicious! I still have apples to use up from apple picking, so maybe I’ll save some back and bake these instead of canning them up :)
these cookies look totally gorgeous and yummy <3 btw I really like the way you took photos of your food, truly simple and fresh ^^
This sounds delicious! I sure want to try it:)