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Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies

Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies You’ll Crave

Delight in Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies, a cozy treat with warm spices and juicy Granny Smith apples.
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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: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure and texture
  • 2 teaspoons Cream of Tartar Provides tang and chewiness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Vital for binding
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract
  • 2 cups Granny Smith Apples Peel and dice them
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for coating) For rolling
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Use fresh for maximum flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Use fresh for maximum flavor

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Bowls
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a stand mixer or large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the diced Granny Smith apples until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls and chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
  8. Mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl for the coating.
  9. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes until slightly puffed and just set in the center.
  11. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to drain and pat the apples dry to maintain cookie texture. Chill dough if kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.

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