Description
Apple Snickerdoodles are a delightful twist on the classic cookie, combining the sweet and tart flavor of fresh apples with warm cinnamon sugar. These chewy cookies are perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights at home, making them an irresistible treat for all ages. With their soft texture and spiced coating, Apple Snickerdoodles are sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped apple.
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and coat them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are golden; let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 69mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg