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Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies

Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies for Cozy Fall Joy

Enjoy the delightful combination of spiced apples and cinnamon in these Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies, perfect for a cozy fall treat.
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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: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2.75 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons Cream of Tartar Essential for traditional flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda No substitutions recommended
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Sea salt can be used
  • 0.75 cups Unsalted Butter At room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Can swap half with brown sugar
  • 0.75 cups Brown Sugar Can replace with coconut sugar
  • 2 large Eggs No vegan substitutes suggested
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results
  • 1.5 cups Granny Smith Apples Diced, can substitute with firm apples
For the Coating
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar For coating
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Mix with nutmeg for extra flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat together softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry mixture into the wet batter until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in diced Granny Smith apples, ensuring they're evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop dough for each cookie, chill in fridge for 20-30 minutes.
  8. Combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to prepare the coating mixture.
  9. Roll chilled dough balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well-coated.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until cookie centers are just set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Pat diced apples dry to reduce moisture. Avoid overbaking for a soft and chewy texture.

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