I was betting that these Apple Peanut Butter Cookies were going to be a hit. With Maria’s Apple Peanut Butter Bars already a favorite at our house, it seemed obvious that this new recipe with the same flavor combo would go over well, too.
The cookies call for shredded apples, which I have come to adore in baked goods. Take, for instance, a couple of my favorite fall recipes filled with shredded apple goodness…
Grandma Barb’s Apple Bread
A hearty and flavorful bread, loaded with apples, cinnamon, nuts, and raisins.
Apple Bundt with Brown-Butter Vanilla Bean Glaze
A fabulous fall Bundt cake, filled with apple cinnamon goodness,
and topped with a thick and silky caramel-like glaze.
Thanks to the shredded apples, both of these recipes are super moist and delicious.
Just like these Apple Peanut Butter Cookies, which turned out to be an instant hit with our family. I honestly don’t think I’ve met a more tender cookie. A delicious temptation, they were very hard for me to resist, and disappeared all too quickly around here. The original recipe, which I adapted just slightly, only made 2 dozen cookies. Obviously not enough! I knew from here on out that I would always double the recipe. So that’s what this recipe reflects. {you’re welcome!}
Ingredients
- 1 c. creamy peanut butter
- 1 c. shortening
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 c. packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 3 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 c. grated peeled apple
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°.
In a large bowl, cream the peanut butter, shortening, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated. Fold in the apple.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets, about 2'' apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Source
Adapted from Taste of Home.
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Too funny! I just made apple peanut butter cookies-inspired by my bars! ha! Great minds! Will be trying your cookies. I will try to post mine soon:)
Maria recently posted..Homemade Fruit Leather
Funny! I look forward to yours, of course!
Oh, those DO sound yummy!
bridget {bake at 350} recently posted..How to Apply Disco Dust…Works for Me Wednesday
These cookies look lovely!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar recently posted..Rustic Cherry Tart
I’m so excited to start baking with apples this fall. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love shredded apples in baked goods too, these cookies look wonderful!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) recently posted..caramelized plum cake
I’ve never thought to shred my apples before, but I love the idea! The wheels are turning!
Emily @ She Makes and Bakes recently posted..Homemade Ranch Dressing
You must try it, Emily – so moist and yummy!
Oh, that flavor combination does sound great!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Cream Cheese Apple Crostata for Two
Yes, I LOVE to put shredded apples into baked goods too. It helps them to stay nice and moist!
I bet these are cookies are yummy! I am trying to be good and not eat sweets or I would try them!
YES! You took one of my favorite snacks (apple with peanut butter) and turned it into a great-looking cookie! I’ve never made cookies with apples before and am definitely excited to try it out! I love apple treats and apple cookies would give me a higher probability of being able to stick to some form of portion control
Julia {the roasted root} recently posted..Heirloom Tomato Plate with Pine Nuts
These are just too perfect Brenda! I love apples with peanut butter. I wish I had a couple right now!
cassie recently posted..Wednesday Ramblings | 10 things I loved about Colorado
I am going to make these…yes I am!! You know, my grand-girls love apple wedges served up with a side of peanut butter for dipping them. I just know they are going to love these cookies. I will too.
Paula recently posted..Chocolate Zucchini Carrot Cake with Pumpkin Pie Spice Frosting
Your grandchildren will LOVE these, then! You MUST try!!
I love apples and peanut butter, it’s one of my favorite snacks! These cookies look like a must try!
Sheila recently posted..Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
These look great. Can’t wait to try them!
Monica recently posted..{Creationz} Halloween Treat Toppers
Those really look amazing. I can almost taste it now! We must get together. And you must bring these. And the bread. And cake. Thats not asking too much right?
Amanda recently posted..Life Goes On
Not too much to ask at all. Except I think we need to invite a few more people to join us!!
I must make these very very soon Brenda. Yum!! I just picked a load of apples yesterday. I think some will be for this recipe. Bookmarking immediately!!
xo!!
Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet recently posted..Chocolate Chocolate Chip Olive Oil Zucchini Bread
Those look perfect!
Shiloh Barkley recently posted..Pignoli Cookies
Apple Peanut Butter Cookies is really delicious recipe, which i like very much and want to learn to make it.
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we were both baking up peanut butter cookies with a twist this week! these look amazing Brenda!
TidyMom recently posted..New TidyMom Contributor & How to personalize a Mug {craft}
Lovely idea! Crisp fall apples make everything better.
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective recently posted..Potato Skins Mac and Cheese
Oh my my…I will for sure love these cookies! I love shredded apples in my desserts!
Lynna recently posted..Browned Butter Blueberry Streusel Muffins
I love this combination you did! I love just dipping my apples into peanut butter, but making that into a cookie – brilliant!
Lisa | With Style and Grace recently posted..Healthy Chicken Skewers & Tzatziki Sauce
Oh goodness! These look like they would be a hit in our house, too =)
I made these cookies and mine did not spread out. What do you think caused this? The one thing I changed was that I did not use shortening but butter.
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