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Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies

Decadent Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies to Savor

Enjoy these Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies, a perfect blend of autumn flavors in a soft and chewy 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 Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 tsp Cream of Tartar Essential for a chewy texture.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Helps cookies rise.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use softened for mixing.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For dough.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for high-quality.
  • 1 cup Granny Smith Apples Diced; can substitute with Honeycrisp.
For Coating
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For coating.
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon Star spice.
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg Optional.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat the softened butter with sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and fold in the diced Granny Smith apples.
  6. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
  7. Mix the sugar and cinnamon for the coating in a small bowl.
  8. Form dough balls and roll them in the cinnamon sugar coating.
  9. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Pat dry diced apples before adding to the dough to prevent excess moisture. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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