Description
Indulge in the warm flavors of freshly baked Apple Snickerdoodles, where the sweetness of apples meets the spice of cinnamon. These soft, fluffy cookies are perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy nights in. With a delightful appearance and an irresistible aroma, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Simple to make and full of flavor, these cookies will quickly become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in diced apples and nuts if desired.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; centers should remain soft.
- Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 73mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg