Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodles
These Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodles blend the classic cookie with delightful apple and cinnamon flavors, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Provides structure and chewy texture.
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar Essential for tangy flavor and softness.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies rise.
- ½ teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Brings richness and flavor.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness.
- ½ cup packed brown sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
- 2 large eggs Bind ingredients together.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances cookie flavor.
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup diced apples (peeled) Main flavor; adds moisture.
Coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling) Creates a sparkle on cookies.
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling) Adds flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the diced apples.
Baking
- In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the rolling mixture.
- Roll the dough into balls and coat in the cinnamon sugar.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and tops are cracked.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For freezing, form dough balls, roll in cinnamon sugar, and freeze before transferring to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding extra time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 10g
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