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Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies

Delicious Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies to Savor

Make delightful Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies that blend soft textures with juicy apple pieces.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider gluten-free flour for a different take.
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Omitting may change flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Make sure it’s fresh for optimum results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors of other ingredients.
For Mixing
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it’s softened at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Provides moisture and a rich caramel flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding; add one at a time.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Can swap with almond extract.
For the Apple Addition
  • 2 cups Granny Smith Apples Substitute with Honeycrisp or Braeburn.
For Coating
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For coating the dough balls.
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon Infuse warm spices into cookies.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg Feel free to adjust based on preference.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet batter just until combined.
  6. Fold in the diced Granny Smith apples gently until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop dough into balls and chill for 20 to 30 minutes.
  8. Mix granulated sugar with cinnamon and nutmeg for coating.
  9. Roll chilled dough balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until just set; cool on wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Drain diced apples well to avoid soggy cookies. Chilling the dough is essential for maintaining shape and chewiness. Aim to slightly underbake for a soft center.

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