Chewy Apple Granola Cookies

Simmering apple juice and melting butter create a rich aroma that signals comfort. These cookies are substantial, bridging the gap between a breakfast staple and a sweet afternoon provision. The dark raisins and crunch of granola offer a satisfying texture that pairs well with hot tea. This recipe relies on the natural sweetness of fruit concentrate rather than heavy amounts of refined sugar, while the orange rind cuts through the density with a sharp, welcome note of citrus.

Yields: 36 cookies | Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Temperature: 350°F

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1 (6-ounce) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange rind
• 2 cups granola

Instructions

1. Simmer: Combine the raisins, butter, and thawed apple juice concentrate in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the butter melts completely. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool.
2. Mix: Once cooled, add the beaten egg and mix well. Set this mixture aside.
3. Whisk: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
4. Combine: Stir the dry ingredients into the cooled raisin mixture until just combined.
5. Fold: Stir in the orange rind and granola. Let the dough stand for 2 minutes to allow the oats to absorb some moisture.
6. Scoop: Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake: Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on wire racks.

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