Candied Apple Cookies Recipe

Name: Candied Apple Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup margarine; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 cup apple juice or apple cider; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup pomegranate juice; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup apple juice or apple cider
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

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To make Cookies: Cream sugar and margarine in bowl with electric mixer until smooth.
2
Beat in applesauce, apple juice, and vanilla extract.
3
Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt in three additions, and beat until blended.
4
Shape dough into disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill 1 hour, or overnight.
5
Preheat oven to 400F, and line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
6
Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured work surface.
7
Cut out apple shapes with cookie cutter.
8
Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets, and insert lollipop stick where stem would be.
9
Bake 6 to 12 minutes (depending
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on cookie cutter size), or until cookies begin to brown on edges.
11
Transfer to wire rack to cool.
12
To make Glaze: Whisk together sugar, pomegranate juice, corn syrup, and cinnamon in medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
13
Simmer 4 to 5 minutes, or until syrup reaches 290300F on candy thermometer.
14
Dip both sides of Cookies in hot Glaze, making sure Cookies are completely covered.
15
Place on clean sheet of parchment paper or silicone baking mat to cool.
16
Let harden completely before removing.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup margarine, 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/4 cup apple juice or apple cider, and more.

Yes, Candied Apple Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Candied Apple Cookies

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