Description
Delight in the comforting flavors of Apple Snickerdoodles, a twist on the classic snickerdoodle cookie infused with finely chopped apples and cinnamon sugar coating, resulting in a soft, chewy treat with a hint of fruity sweetness and warm spice.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled, finely chopped apple
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to avoid sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly mixed. Set aside for later.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with 1 ½ cups sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about two minutes. This step is essential for a soft cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to add fragrance and depth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid tough cookies due to overmixing.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the finely chopped apples into the dough, ensuring the pieces are small to prevent the cookies from falling apart.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup granulated sugar with 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon to create the coating mixture.
- Shape and Coat Dough Balls: Scoop the dough into approximately 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat thoroughly and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Cookies should have set edges while centers remain soft, ensuring a chewy texture after cooling.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
- Ensure apples are finely chopped to maintain cookie structure and prevent crumbling.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
- The cookies will firm up as they cool; for a softer bite, enjoy them warm.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Adjust baking time slightly if your oven runs hot or cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
