Soft Apple Cider Cookies

Posted by Annette at recipegoldmine.com 9/20/2001 7:39 pm

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup apple cider
1/2 cup refrigerated real egg product, like Egg Beaters
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium apples, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup almonds, chopped
Cider Glaze

In large bowl, with electric mixer at medium speed, beat sugar and margarine until creamy. Add cider and real egg product; beat until smooth.

With electric mixer at low speed, gradually blend in flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Stir in apples and almonds.

Drop dough by tablespoonsful, 2 inches apart, onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheets and cool on wire racks. Drizzle with Cider Glaze.

Makes 4 dozen cookies.

Cider Glaze: In small bowl, combine 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons apple cider until smooth.