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Apple Snickerdoodles

Irresistible Apple Snickerdoodles: Your New Fall Treat!

Delight in these moist Apple Snickerdoodles, blending chewy texture with sweet apples for an irresistible fall treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use gluten-free all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened) Use dairy-free butter for a vegan version.
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 large egg Use a flax egg for vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup apple (peeled, cored, finely chopped) Use tart apples like Granny Smith for tangy flavor.
For Rolling
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your 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 softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the finely chopped apples gently using a spatula.
  7. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon for rolling. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat with the mixture.
  8. Place the rolled dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to maintain shape. Use fresh apples for the best flavor. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft.

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