Best 4 Applesauce Spice Cookies With Browned Butter Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Looking for an exquisite and flavorful treat that combines sweet applesauce, aromatic spices, and the velvety richness of browned butter cream cheese frosting? Look no further! This article will guide you through the delightful journey of creating the ultimate applesauce spice cookies with a browned butter cream cheese frosting that will tantalize your taste buds and captivate your senses. With easy-to-follow instructions and a well-curated selection of ingredients, you'll be able to conjure up these culinary wonders in the comfort of your own kitchen. Prepare to embark on a delightful baking adventure as we unveil the secrets behind these delectable treats.

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APPLESAUCE SPICE COOKIES WITH BROWNED BUTTER-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix combined with applesauce makes these chewy cookies taste like fall, while a browned butter-cream cheese frosting spread adds extra decadence.

Provided by By Cindy Rahe

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Dash of salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat Cookie ingredients with whisk until combined. Using 2-tablespoon scoop, drop mixture 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake about 10 minutes or until edges start to brown, tops are dry and cookies spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely before frosting.
  • In 1-quart saucepan or 6-inch skillet, brown the butter by melting over medium heat until it begins to foam, then stirring constantly until solid bits in butter turn dark brown and smell fragrant like toffee. Remove from heat; pour into heatproof dish to cool.
  • In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and cooled butter with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add powdered sugar and salt; beat to combine. Generously frost cooled cookies with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLESAUCE COOKIES II



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A very moist spice cookie that people will rave about. Makes a great after-school snack, or a tasty cookie on your Christmas cookie tray.

Provided by WHITEFIVE

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 51m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
¾ cup shortening
1 cup applesauce
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the brown sugar and shortening until smooth. Stir in the egg, and then the applesauce until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir into the applesauce mixture. Mix in walnuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges start to brown. Cool on cookie sheets for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 3.1 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 32.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

MY CREAM CHEESE AND APPLESAUCE FROSTING



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I always make this frosting for my Carrots and Beets Cake. Together, they make the most wonderful and so rich in savor cake as well as a conversation piece. The cake is one of the most precious recipes I have since it comes from my grandmother.

Provided by Louise in Montreal

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 lb cream cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup applesauce
1 1/2 cups icing sugar

Steps:

  • With the electric mixer, cream the butter into the cream cheese.
  • Add the applesauce.
  • Gradually blend in the icing sugar until a nice creamy consistency is obtained.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 23.4, Sodium 72.5, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 15.3, Protein 1.1

APPLESAUCE BARS



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Moist and spicy bar cookies with frosting. An easy and quick after school snack. Also goes great at carry-ins and bake sales. You can also just sprinkle with confectioners sugar instead of frosting.

Provided by Debbie Borsick

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup applesauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in applesauce. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice; stir into the applesauce mixture until well blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool in the pan over a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and margarine. Stir in vanilla and milk until smooth. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 162.4 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cookies spread evenly and prevent them from being too dry.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make them dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These applesauce spice cookies with browned butter cream cheese frosting are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are soft and chewy with a hint of spice, and the browned butter cream cheese frosting is rich and creamy. Whether you are making them for a holiday party or just for a special treat, these cookies are sure to be a hit.

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