Ingredients

The following ingredients have 66 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) hot water
  • 1 cup(s) raisins
  • - shortening, for greasing pans
  • 1/2 cup(s) real butter or vegetable shortening
  • 1 1/3 cup(s) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 - egg
  • 2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
  • 1 cup(s) tart apple, unpared, finely chopped
  • 1 cup(s) chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup(s) apple juice or milk
  • GLAZE
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon(s) real butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt (omit, if butter is salted)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) light cream or milk
  • - colored sugar crystals or decorations, if desired for holidays

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets.
  • Soak raisins in hot water, until ready to use; then drain.
  • Cream butter (or shortening) and sugar, with electric mixer, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add egg, and mix well.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Add to creamed mixture, a half of a cup, at a time, while stirring with a wooden spoon.
  • Drain raisins. Then, fold in apples, nuts, and raisins. Add apple juice (or milk), and mix well.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until done. Makes 5-6 dozen.
  • GLAZE: Mix together sifted powdered sugar and all other ingredients.
  • Spread on cookies, while still hot. Sprinkle with colored sugar crystals or other decorations, if desired for the holidays.