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Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies

Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies You'll Love

Enjoy these Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies that combine warm spices and tart Granny Smith apples for a cozy 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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sift for a lighter texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Adds tanginess and chewiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Fine sea salt works best.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Make sure it’s softened.
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Choose light or dark for varied results.
  • 1 large Eggs Bind all ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla.
  • 1-1.5 cups Granny Smith Apples Diced.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Fresh elevates flavor.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar Mixes with spices.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste.
  • Ground Nutmeg Optional.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in diced Granny Smith apples gently.
  7. Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes.
  8. Mix together the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for the coating.
  9. Roll the chilled dough into balls and coat each in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  10. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Can be refrigerated for up to 10 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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