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All American Cookies

All American Cookies
MAKES
24 (2 dozen)
COOK TIME
14 Min

Here's a cookie that brings together that great American combination of apples and Cheddar cheese. You'll definitely want to include All American Cookies on the menu for your next cookout! 

What You'll Need

  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

What to Do

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
     
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, the cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
     
  3. In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, the vanilla, flour, salt, butter, and applesauce; mix well. Gradually add cheese and stir until evenly blended.
     
  4. Roll batter into balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased nonstick baking sheets. Flatten cookies with a fork and sprinkle generously with sugar mixture.
     
  5. Bake 14 to 16 minutes, or until golden. Let cool 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 24

  • Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
  • Calories 148
  • Calories from Fat 64
  • Total Fat 7.1g 11 %
  • Saturated Fat 4.4g 22 %
  • Trans Fat 0.2g 0 %
  • Protein 2.3g 5 %
  • Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
  • Cholesterol 19mg 6 %
  • Sodium 98mg 4 %
  • Total Carbohydrates 19g 6 %
  • Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
  • Sugars 8.4g 0 %

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you can't taste the cheese. theses are kind of dense,more like a biscuit. make sure to put a lot of sugar on each one

Love apple pie with sharp cheddar melted on top, so I'm sure this is terrific!

I love cheese, but in a cooking? Gonna have to try this to believe it!

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