Yummy Apple Cookies

The buttery, spicy apple scent of these cookies will fill your kitchen and tempt your taste buds. They’re loaded with apple-y goodness, and it’s hard to resist eating these cookies fresh and warm right out of the oven.

2 cups whole wheat flour 500 mL

1 cup bran cereal (not flakes) 250 mL

2 tsp cinnamon 10 mL

½ tsp nutmeg 2 mL

1 tsp baking soda 5 mL

½ cup butter, softened 125 mL

¾ cup packed brown sugar 175 mL

1 large egg 1

1½ cups peeled, finely chopped apple 375 mL

½ cup finely chopped dried apple 125 mL

¼ cup unsweetened apple juice 50 mL

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.

2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cereal, cinnamon, nutmeg and baking soda.

3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and mix until creamy. Using a wooden spoon, stir in apple, dried apple and apple juice. Add flour mixture and stir until well combined.

4. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls (15 mL) of batter onto prepared baking sheet at least 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool for 3 minutes; transfer cookies to a rack to cool completely. Let baking sheet cool and repeat with remaining batter.