Apple Cookies - Master Cookbook Recipe # 332

Name: Apple Cookies - Master Cookbook Recipe # 332
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2-3 dozen
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1/4 cup salted butter, softened; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup evaporated milk (or heavy cream); 1 cup apples, peeled and finely chopped; 1 cup nuts, chopped (walnuts or pecans work great); 1 cup quick oats (optional)

These old-fashioned Apple Cookies are a nostalgic Southern staple featuring a soft, cake-like texture enriched with warm nutmeg, crunchy nuts, and fresh chopped apples. Perfectly spiced and traditionally finished with a sweet vanilla glaze while warm, they offer a comforting taste of home in every bite.

This is recipe #332 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minCook time: 12 minTotal time: 27 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup salted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup evaporated milk (or heavy cream)
1 cup apples, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup nuts, chopped (walnuts or pecans work great)
1 cup quick oats (optional)

Instructions

Cream the Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the salted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the evaporated milk.
Fold in Extras: Gently stir in the chopped apples, nuts, and oats (if using) by hand.
Prep for Baking: Drop the dough by rounded teaspoons onto a greased cookie sheet.
Bake: Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are a light golden brown.
Frost: While the cookies are still warm, top them with Cookie Vanilla Frosting (Master Cookbook Recipe # 333) and let them cool slightly.

Notes

Tammy's Tips

For the best results, use a tart apple like a Granny Smith to balance the sweet brown sugar and ensure you have your frosting prepared ahead of time. Be sure to apply the glaze while the cookies are still warm from the oven so it sets perfectly.