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Butterscotch Apple Cookies

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"Butterscotch and apple are such a great combination, these cookies are to die for!!"
Butterscotch Apple Cookies Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 39 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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Original recipe yield 3 1/2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2007 by MEDFORD63 
Excellent recipe - the boyfriend keeps requesting them! A unique cookie with a nice,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by Adam 
Absolutely Delicious! I took the advice of others and used the juice from my apples but the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2007 by JENNYBECCA 
my husband is a cookie guy and he voted these the best i've ever made, which is a huge... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by JMAGNAH 
I loved these. When I made them the dough seemed too runny to make into cookies and I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by Bernadette 
Was looking for a non-chocolate cookie. This was perfect. My nephew, who is very VERY picky,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by sierradogz 
A nice cookie, but I'd prefer to taste a lot more apple, and a little less butterscotch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by SDZ1017 
Great alternitave for the average cookie! Something new and delicious! Substuting 2 egg... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2003 by SHINE4JESUS 
This cookie is unlike any other cookie I've ever tasted!!! If your board of the traditional... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2003 by DIANA YOCKEY 
This is a great cookie-just a little too sweet. I reduced the brown sugar to 1 cup and also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.21 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2003 by BRYANTKM 
These were good, soft cookies. It's nice to have a different flavor than normal. I made half... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Butterscotch Apple Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 337

  • Total Fat: 13.5g
  • Cholesterol: 32mg
  • Sodium: 218mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 2.3g

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