Caramel Apple Cookies Recipe

Name: Caramel Apple Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 cup apple juice, divided; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup apple, peeled and shredded; Frosting; 2 -3 tablespoons margarine, softened; 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 2 -4 tablespoons milk; 5 tablespoons finely crushed walnuts

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup apple juice, divided
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup apple, peeled and shredded
Frosting
2 -3 tablespoons margarine, softened
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 -4 tablespoons milk
5 tablespoons finely crushed walnuts

1
Beat shortening and brown sugar in medium bowl until blended; beat in egg.
2
Mix in 1/4 cup apple juice.
3
Combined flour, baking soda, salt, and spices; mix in remaining 1/4 cup apple juice and apples.
4
Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto greased cookie sheets.
5
Bake at 350 until browned, 10 to 12 minutesCool on wire racks.
6
Spread with frosting and sprinkle each cookie with crushed walnuts.
7
Caramel Frosting: Heat margarine, brown sugar, and water over medium high heat in saucepan,stirring until sugar dissolves.
8
Remove from heat; beat in powdered sugar and enough milk to make spreadable consistency; use immediately.
9
If frosting begins to harden, return to low heat and stir in more milk.

990

kcal

Calories

Fat

201

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 cup apple juice, divided, and more.

Yes, Caramel 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.

Caramel Apple Cookies

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