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Apple Cinnamon Cookies

Apple Cinnamon Cookies: Chewy Fall Treats You’ll Love

Delight in these Apple Cinnamon Cookies, a chewy fall treat that perfectly combines apples and cinnamon for a comforting dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Mix
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it’s softened.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 1 large Egg Can use a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Apple Sweet varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp work best.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Oats Omit for a smoother cookie.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts Can replace with seeds for a nut-free version.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together softened butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  6. Gently fold in diced apple, oats, and nuts (if using) into the dough.
  7. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are slightly soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure apples are finely diced and do not overmix the cookie dough. Store in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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