Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Snickerdoodles. Each soft and chewy cookie is infused with the warm essence of cinnamon sugar and studded with chunks of fresh apples, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Ideal for gatherings or quiet family nights, this recipe takes the classic snickerdoodle to new heights, making it a must-try dessert for any occasion. With an easy preparation process and simple ingredients, you’ll have a batch of these comforting cookies ready in no time. Enjoy them warm, share them with friends, or savor them as a treat for yourself!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (130 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
- ¼ cup (50 g) 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, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in finely chopped apples.
- In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls; coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are golden; cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.