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Apple Butter Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Dorothy Hawkins 

"My mother used to bake these mouth-watering cookies for an after-school treat. Though it's been 55 years since I first found out about them, I still savor the smell that fills the house as these cookies bake. They stay moist and fresh for a long time, or the dough can be stored in the refrigerator for several days so you can bake as you need them."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 12 times with an average star rating of 3.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup apple butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg, oats and apple butter. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture along with the milk; beat until blended. Stir in nuts and raisins. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle.
  2. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks.

FOOTNOTE

  • If Cooking for Two: Freeze baked cookies in tins or freezer bags for the months ahead.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2007 by DIANE 
These cookies are great tasting.The only drawback is when they are baking they spread out on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by WSG 
This cookie was a big hit at my work's cookie exchange. I cut the sugar in half, added about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by dfogel62 
This recipe would work better if there was another cup of flour. Most cookie recipes have,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2006 by LVGODDESS 
I make my own apple butter each Fall and these are a perfect way to use up the end of last... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2007 by ShelJa 
These cookies are great! They're delicious and they do not turn out flat if you use butter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by Kylie 
As everyone has already mentioned the cookie spreads horribly in the oven. There is no way I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by Megan 
These cookies turned out beautifully! They're nice and fluffy and made my home smell... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by Chris 
I took the advice of a previous reveiwer and substituted 1/4 cup of shortening instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2007 by dinol 
Our entire family gets together to make apple butter every fall. That must be the trick to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2008 by PumpkinDK 
the tast was ok, but they spread out, sow i added more flour, but then they tastet too much... MORE

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