Apple Hermits Recipe
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Apple Hermits

By: Aunt Mikie 
"This is a moist and cake like, spicy, nutty, apple cookie."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (151)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 18 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 60 cookies
 

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 softened butter
  • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup chopped apples
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Mix in sugar and egg. Stir in flour mixture, and mix thoroughly. Fold in nuts, apples, and raisins.
  3. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
  4. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar with milk to make a thin glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 77 | Total Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by Mrs. R   view full review
I'm sure this recipe is fantastic the way it's written, because we liked it with my changes. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2009 by Chef Joy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
HELPFUL TIPS NOT MENTIONED: This is wonderful for toddler playgroups because it's healthy &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by rosemary   view full review
These cookies are delicious. Very moist and chewy. I also made them into bars once when I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by CrazyItalianGrandmother   view full review
YUM. We went apple picking yesterday and I've been in a baking frenzy... so glad to have found...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2003 by CATHYB   view full review
These cookies are delicious-quite a compliment coming from a devout chocolate lover! Because I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2007 by Sonja   view full review
Have just made these cookies with slight alterations and they turned out really well. I love...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2006 by MADDYV   view full review
Very tasty but didn't turn out at all attractive. As a previous reviewer noted, the batter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2006 by Tiffany   view full review
Mmmmmmm! The house smelt sooo good while I was baking these! I didn't use cloves or nuts as I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by PATCHIEUSA   view full review
We loved them the way the recipe is written
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by JEN BERNIER   view full review
These cookies are delicious- a little like molasses cookies with fruit. I wouldn't change a...

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