Quick and Easy Apple Pie Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup softened butter (2 sticks)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups diced apples (any variety)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
3. Add the egg and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
6. Fold in the diced apples and lemon juice.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving room for spreading.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Allow cookies to cool before serving.

Nutritional Information:

(Per cookie, based on estimated values) Calories: 250, Fat: 12g, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Quick and easy to make
• Combines the flavors of apple pie with cookie dough
• Perfect for an American-style dessert or snack

User Comments:

1. "These cookies are delicious! The combination of apple and cookie flavors is really unique." - John Doe, New York, USA.
2. "Great for a quick dessert when you have guests over." - Jane Smith, San Francisco, USA.
3. "My family loved these cookies! They were easy to make and tasted great." - Michael Johnson, Los Angeles, USA.

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh apples that are ripe and diced into small pieces for best results.
• Be careful not to overbake the cookies, as they may become dry and hard. Check them frequently after the first 15 minutes of baking.