Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2005

This recipe makes lovely soft cookies.I had already peeled and cored 2 apples and grated they made 2 cups, so I decided to use the extra apple. Cookies still baked up nicely. I glazed them as per the recipe but wished I had not as they are great the way the came out of the oven. The glaze makes them too sweet for my tastes. This recipe is definitely a keeper!

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JANETSHEEN

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2005

These are really excellent cookies for fall. I did use only half the shortening and substituted butter for the other half. I used an extra 1/2 cup apples and 1/2 cup raisins in place of the nuts. Will definitely make these again!

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Monica G.

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Home Town: Columbus, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2005

I made these cookies yesterday and they ARE delicious. The only substitutes I made were using a heart healthy margarine instead of shortening and butter, skim milk instead of milk and cream and I used chopped pecans because that is what I had on hand. Will be a new favorite in this house!

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Annie

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Home Town: Mentor, Ohio, USA

Living In: Miami, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2005

This is a great recipe! I just made them for the Fall Festival that is at my daughter's school tomorrow; I'm anxious to see how they go over!

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PAIGEWELCH

Home Town: Troupsburg, New York, USA

Living In: Rock Hill, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 29, 2005

This recipe is amazing! Thank you so much for making it available on this website. I made my first batch exactly as instructed, and it was shockingly delicious. There is something about the glaze that pushes these right over the edge beyond all other apple cookies I have made. Then I made a double batch with just apples (no raisins or nuts). I used 2 cups total apples per recipe instead of 1 cup apples, 1 cup raisins, and 1 cup nuts. They were just as incredible. I now have requests for more of these cookies, so I had better get back to baking!

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Jennifer J.

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Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2005

These cookies are terrific!! I was looking for a good fall cookie recipe and gave these a try for a church dinner. I heard raves about the recipe and lots of people asked me to share it. I think I've found my new favorite cookie! (I omitted the raisins because I'm not a big raisin fan.)

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Mara

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2004

I actually made this recipe 10 years ago in the county fair and won reserve grand champion. But I ommitted the cloves and replaced them with more cinnamon and did not add nuts. In the auction I recieved $2,500.00 dollars. They are amazing and addicting so double the recipe!!!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2004

they fell apart easily, but they tasted great. I doubled the apples b/c it seemed silly to have the same amount of rasins and apples and call it apple cookes. That could've contributed to the easy breakage of them though. I wasnt able to make the glaze b/c several family members are watching their sugar intake. However they all really liked the flavor of them.

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ILUVDOUG

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Living In: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2004

I even cut the butter in half and these turned out great. I'll make these again for sure.

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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2004

I can certainly understand how you've never met anyone who didn't love these cookies. They're absolutely irresistible!! Substituted 1/2 tsp soda and 1/2 tsp baking powder for the 1 tsp soda. Gives a lighter texture. Also, added an extra egg for a rich crumb. Added 1/4 tsp cinnamon to the glaze for color and flavor. These are moist, perfectly spiced and wonderfully aromatic. The kind of recipe that makes your reputation as a baker. Thank you for sharing this with us all.

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2004

These cookies were wonderful! Moist in the middle, just a hint of crisp on the edges, and perfectly spicy! The icing is also the best I've tasted. What a treat! Thank you so much for sharing.

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Reviewed: Sep. 17, 2004

I skipped the nuts and raisins as my kids don't like them. These were great.

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2002

a real winner - easy enough to make, and it's a treat to have fresh fruit in a cookie. icing is super-sweet, so you might consider saving a few without frosting, for those less inclined to sugary things.

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AMU

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Reviewed: May 27, 2002

My family including my 24 month old girl loved the cookies. Nice flavor and nice texture.

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Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2001

Tasty cookies that are easy to make and bake! Love the glaze, makes you look like a real pro!

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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2000

I made these cookies for a large party... they were a huge hit. I gave the recipe to 5 different people and I have been asked to make more for a church gathering. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!!!

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