Butterscotch Apple Cookies Recipe
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Butterscotch Apple Cookies

"Butterscotch and apple are such a great combination, these cookies are to die for!!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (46)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 1/2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar
  • 10 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup apple juice
  • 2 cups butterscotch chips
  • 3/4 cup grated apple
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  2. Mix together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in medium bowl.
  3. Beat brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with apple juice. Stir in 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips, apple and 1/2 cup walnuts. Drop by slightly rounded tablespoon onto lightly greased cookie sheets.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Let stand 2 minutes; cool on wire racks.
  5. While the cookies cool make the butterscotch glaze: Melt remaining butterscotch chips and 2 tablespoons butter in small, heavy saucepan over lowest possible heat.
  6. When the butter and chips have melted remove the pan from heat and stir in 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoon apple juice until the glaze is smooth. Spread the glaze on the cooled cookies and sprinkle with remaining walnuts.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 369 | Total Fat: 16.7g | Cholesterol: 32mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2007 by MEDFORD63   view full review
Excellent recipe - the boyfriend keeps requesting them! A unique cookie with a nice,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by Adam   view full review
Absolutely Delicious! I took the advice of others and used the juice from my apples but the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2007 by JENNYBECCA   view full review
my husband is a cookie guy and he voted these the best i've ever made, which is a huge...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by sierradogz   view full review
A nice cookie, but I'd prefer to taste a lot more apple, and a little less butterscotch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2003 by BRYANTKM   view full review
These were good, soft cookies. It's nice to have a different flavor than normal. I made half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by SDZ1017   view full review
Great alternitave for the average cookie! Something new and delicious! Substuting 2 egg...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by JMAGNAH   view full review
I loved these. When I made them the dough seemed too runny to make into cookies and I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by Bernadette   view full review
Was looking for a non-chocolate cookie. This was perfect. My nephew, who is very VERY picky,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2003 by DIANA YOCKEY   view full review
This is a great cookie-just a little too sweet. I reduced the brown sugar to 1 cup and also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2003 by SHINE4JESUS   view full review
This cookie is unlike any other cookie I've ever tasted!!! If your board of the traditional...

 

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