Apies Cookies Recipe

Experience a taste of history with these delightful Apies Cookies! This treasured Pennsylvania Dutch recipe, passed down through generations, creates delicately crisp and buttery cookies. Nana's secret? Rolling them paper-thin! Enjoy the light, melt-in-your-mouth texture and customize them with your favorite sprinkles. Perfect for holiday baking or any occasion!

Prep Time 480 mins
Cook Time 488 mins
Calories 160.9 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apies Cookies

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How to Make Apies Cookies

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 cups all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. If needed, add up to ¾ cup more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough is stiff enough to roll out. The dough should be slightly firm but not dry.
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6-8 hours, or preferably overnight.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your baking sheets.
  8. On a lightly floured surface, roll out a small portion of the chilled dough to about ⅛ inch thickness.
  9. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
  10. Carefully transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets.
  11. Sprinkle with colored sugar or your favorite sprinkles, if desired.
  12. Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  13. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  14. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

19g

Carbs

7g