apple spice cookies

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

I know a certain man who is going to love these. He loves anything with apples or even the taste of apples. These will knock his socks off! Recipe & Photo: ricekrispies.com

(2 ratings)
yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For apple spice cookies

  • 3 c
    rice krispies cereal
  • 2 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    ginger
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    cloves
  • 1 1/4 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/4 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/4 c
    unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 c
    molasses
  • 2
    egg whites
  • 1/4 c
    granulated sugar

How To Make apple spice cookies

  • 1
    In a large bowl, combine cereal, flour, soda, salt and spices; set aside.
  • 2
    In a separate bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together brown sugar and butter on medium speed until thoroughly combined. Add applesauce, molasses and egg whites, mixing until smooth. Add the cereal mixture, mixing until combined.
  • 3
    Drop by level tablespoon into granulated sugar and roll to coat. Place on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Press with bottom of measuring cup dipped in sugar to 2-1/4-inches in diameter.
  • 4
    Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven about 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks. Store in airtight containers.
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