Ingredients for Apple Orchard Cookies
- Light Brown Sugar
- Shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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How to Make Apple Orchard Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in 2 cups peeled and diced apples.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
3g
Carbs
3g