Best 7 Vanilla Glazed Apple Cookies Recipes

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Vanilla glazed apple cookies are a delicious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy snack or a special occasion dessert. With their sweet and tangy filling and crisp, buttery crust, these cookies are sure to be a hit. They are a delightful combination of tart apples, sweet vanilla glaze, and a buttery cookie crust.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GLAZED APPLE COOKIES



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Spicy cookies that everyone loves. I've mailed them before and they mail beautifully. I've been making these for about 25 years, and never met anyone yet who didn't like them.

Provided by Sandy Moore

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup shortening
1 ⅓ cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup apples - peeled, cored and finely diced
1 cup raisins
¼ cup milk
1 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ tablespoons half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Beat shortening and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and blend thoroughly.
  • Stir together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
  • Stir half the dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, apple and raisins, then stir in remaining half of dry ingredients and milk. Mix well.
  • Drop from tablespoon 1 1/2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove cookies to racks and while still warm, spread with glaze.
  • To make Glaze: Combine powdered sugar, butter, vanilla and enough cream to make glaze of spreading consistency. Beat until smooth. Spread on warm cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 151.4 mg, Sugar 32 g

VANILLA GLAZE



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Great on Apple Cookies!

Provided by Jamie Langston

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Dessert Glazes

Time 10m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 ½ teaspoons milk
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and add to rest of ingredients. Mix until creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 6.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

VANILLA-GLAZED APPLE COOKIES



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"This delicious fruit-and nut-packed cookie recipe was my mother's, and it has been one of my mother's, and it has been one of my favorites for many years," offers Sharon Crider from Junction City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup finely diced peeled apple
1 cup raisins
VANILLA GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 to 4 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and milk. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts, apple and raisins., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla, salt and enough milk to achieve drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MAPLE-GLAZED APPLE COOKIES



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Fresh apples keep these cookies moist and chewy. If you prefer you can either omit the maple extract in the glaze and add vanilla or just omit it all together. Either way their still delicious.

Provided by MTpockets

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 42m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon coriander (optional)
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup milk
2 cups apples, peeled cored and chopped (choose an apple suitable for baking)
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon maple extract
2 -3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400'.
  • Cream together butter with sugar.
  • Add salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, coriander and egg. Blend well.
  • Stir in flour with baking soda and milk until well blended. Stir in apples.
  • Drop by small spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets and bake at 400' for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are light brown and spread but not overly brown (Firm when cooled and touched)
  • Remove from oven and cool on cookie sheets 1-2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack
  • To make glaze: Stir together butter, powdered sugar, maple flavoring and milk to make a smooth glaze.
  • Dot each cookie with about 1/2 teaspoons of glaze and spread to edges.
  • Cool cookies and allow glaze to set before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 849.3, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 124.7, Sodium 1132.8, Carbohydrate 141.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 89.3, Protein 9.2

GLAZED APPLE COOKIES



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I've had this recipe since my first child was little...now it's a favorite of my grandchildren! I like to use Jonathan apples in the recipe, but you can use the apple of your choice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup finely chopped peeled apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup apple juice or milk
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
VANILLA GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine shortening, sugar, baking soda, spices and egg. Stir in apples, nuts, raisins, juice or milk and half of the flour; mix well. Blend in the remaining flour. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes. Combine glaze ingredients and frost cookies while warm.

Nutrition Facts :

VANILLA-GLAZED SWIRL COOKIES



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Try one of our glazed spritz-cookie variations: Citrus-Glazed Cookies, Vanilla-Glazed Swirl Cookies, or White-Chocolate-Glazed Cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 batch Chocolate Cookie Dough
1/2 batch Basic Vanilla Cookie Dough
1 batch vanilla glaze from Vanilla and Citrus Glazes recipe

Steps:

  • Knead dough briefly to soften. Fill a cookie press with both kinds of dough, and fit with disk to make shapes. Squeeze cookies directly onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until firm, 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before dipping in the vanilla glaze. Let vanilla-glazed cookies set on a wire rack.

VANILLA-GLAZED COOKIES



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Try one of our glazed spritz-cookie variations: Citrus-Glazed Cookies, Vanilla-Glazed Swirl Cookies, and White-Chocolate-Glazed Cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 batch plain or tinted Basic Vanilla Cookie Dough (pressed into any shape)
1 batch vanilla glaze from Vanilla and Citrus Glazes recipe

Steps:

  • Knead dough briefly to soften. Fill a cookie press with dough, and fit with disk to make shapes. Squeeze cookies directly onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until firm, 12 to 14 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before dipping in the vanilla glaze. Let vanilla-glazed cookies set on a wire rack.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, firm apples for the best flavor and texture.
  • Be sure to peel and core the apples before slicing them.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the apples by hand.
  • The dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • The cookies can be baked ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a fun twist, try adding a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.

Conclusion:

These vanilla glazed apple cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are soft and chewy, with a sweet and tangy filling. The vanilla glaze adds a touch of sweetness and shine that makes them irresistible. Whether you are looking for a snack, a dessert, or a gift, these cookies are sure to please everyone.

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