Harvest Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Harvest Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup butter flavor shortening (recommended ( Crisco); 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 cups brown sugar, packed; 4 eggs (or 1 cup egg substitute); 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 cup applesauce; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch allspice; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 5 cups oatmeal, ground in a food processor; 3 cups dried sweetened cranberries; 2 cups pecan halves

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup butter flavor shortening (recommended ( Crisco)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups brown sugar, packed
4 eggs (or 1 cup egg substitute)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup applesauce
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch allspice
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 cups oatmeal, ground in a food processor
3 cups dried sweetened cranberries
2 cups pecan halves

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the butter, shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3
Add the eggs one at a time until blended.
4
Add vanilla and applesauce until combined.
5
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and oats.
6
Add to butter mixture and mix well.
7
With a rubber spatula, fold in the cranberries and pecans.
8
Scoop with 2 1/2-inch ice cream scoop onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
9
Place the dough balls 2 inches apart and bake for 12 to 14 minutes.
10
Transfer to a wire rack and cool.

2881

kcal

Calories

190

Fat

278

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 cup butter flavor shortening (recommended ( Crisco), 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 cups brown sugar, packed, and more.

Yes, Harvest Spice 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.

Harvest Spice Cookies

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