Apple Hermits

This is a moist and cake like, spicy, nutty, apple cookie.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 42 mins
• Calories: 77 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup chopped apples
• ⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
• ½ cup softened butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Mix in sugar and egg. Stir in flour mixture, and mix thoroughly. Fold in nuts, apples, and raisins.

Step 3

Drop by rounded teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar with milk to make a thin glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies.