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Apple Snickerdoodles

Apple Snickerdoodles: Chewy Cookies with a Fruity Twist

Delight in these Apple Snickerdoodles, a vegan and gluten-free twist on classic cookies, infused with apples and warm spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour if needed
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda gluten-free if required
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon increase for extra flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter substitute with dairy-free butter for vegan version
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup apple peeled, cored, and finely chopped
For the Coating
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for rolling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat until fully blended.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined, forming a thick dough.
  6. Fold in the chopped apples ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  7. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the coating.
  8. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look slightly soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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