Apple Hermits Recipe 🍎🍪
Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey with these Apple Hermits, a delightful treat that’s perfect for the upcoming apple season! This recipe, inspired by Aunt Mikie from Allrecipes.com with a personal touch, promises a moist, cake-like texture combined with the warm, spicy goodness of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Plus, it’s lactose-free when made with soy milk and unsalted margarine! Let’s dive into the kitchen and whip up a batch of these scrumptious cookies.
🕒 Cooking Times:
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
📝 Recipe Details:
- Servings: Approximately 60 cookies
- Calories per Serving: 77.4
- Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 stars)
- Reviews: 2
🛒 Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted margarine
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup diced apple
- 2/3 cup raisins
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon soy milk
📋 Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). This ensures the perfect baking temperature for your cookies.
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Prepare Cookie Sheets: Line your cookie sheets with parchment paper, providing a non-stick surface for your delicious treats.
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Sift Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt. This step ensures even distribution of the spices and leavening agents.
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Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and unsalted margarine until light and fluffy. This creates a smooth base for your cookie dough.
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Add Sugar & Egg: Mix in the brown sugar and egg until well combined. The sugar adds sweetness while the egg provides structure and moisture.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the sifted flour mixture until fully incorporated. This forms the cookie dough base with all those warm, fragrant spices.
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Fold in Goodies: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts, diced apple pieces, and plump raisins. These additions bring texture, crunch, and bursts of fruity sweetness to every bite.
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Shape & Bake: Drop rounded teaspoons of the dough onto your prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 1 1/2 inches apart. This allows room for the cookies to spread as they bake.
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Bake to Perfection: Slide your cookie sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Your kitchen will be filled with the cozy aroma of spiced apples!
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Cool & Glaze: Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the confectioners’ sugar with milk (or soy milk) to create a thin glaze. Drizzle this sweet glaze over the cooled cookies for a finishing touch of sweetness and decoration.
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Enjoy! Now comes the best part—indulge in these delightful Apple Hermits! They’re perfect for sharing with friends and family, enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee, or simply savoring as a sweet treat any time of day.
🍂 Perfect for Apple Season!
As the apple season approaches in the Northeastern US, these Apple Hermits are a fantastic way to celebrate the bounty of fresh, juicy apples. The combination of warm spices, crunchy walnuts, and tender apple pieces creates a harmony of flavors that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Whether you’re baking for a special occasion, a cozy fall afternoon, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cookies are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and let the baking begin! 🍁🍪
🌟 Customization Tips:
- Gluten-Free Option: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Nut-Free Variation: If you have nut allergies, omit the walnuts and add an extra sprinkle of raisins or diced apples.
- Fruit Swap: Experiment with different fruits such as pears, cranberries, or even diced peaches for a unique twist on this recipe.
- Extra Spice: If you love a bit more spice, increase the amounts of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg for a bolder flavor profile.
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