Fresh Apple Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Cream together sugar, shortening & vanilla.

Step 3

Add in grated apple.

Step 4

Sift together dry ingredients.

Step 5

Add gradually to creamed mixture, combining thoroughly.

Step 6

*If dough appears slightly dry and doesn't come together, let it sit for a few minutes to allow the sugar to pull the juice from the apples.

Step 7

Roll in walnut-sized balls and roll in mixture of 2 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp nutmeg and 1/4 tsp cinnamon.

Step 8

Bake 8-10 minutes on aluminum foil or parchment, until cookies are golden brown and appear crackled.

Step 9

Let cool on cookie sheet 4-5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.