Soft Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies
Soft apple snickerdoodle cookies combine tender apple bits with a chewy cinnamon-sugar crust, perfect for cozy fall baking and satisfying seasonal cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large fresh apple, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 cup / 125 g)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice (optional)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, ground cinnamon, and apple pie spice (if using). Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the finely chopped apple pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix ½ cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for coating.
- Form dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls using a spoon or cookie scoop. Roll each ball generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers still look slightly soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use firm, crisp apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp to hold shape during baking. Chill dough for 15 minutes if too sticky. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies chewy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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