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Apple Slice & Bake Cookies

Delightful Apple Slice & Bake Cookies for Cozy Autumn Munching

A delightful treat capturing the warmth of autumn with adaptable, cozy Apple Slice & Bake Cookies.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 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 or gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt omit for low-sodium diets
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened; use margarine for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar coconut sugar can be used
  • 1 large Egg replace with a flaxseed egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract almond extract as an alternative
  • 3 drops Food Dyes (Red, Green, Brown) for coloring the dough
  • optional Black Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • baking sheets
  • sharp knife
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cream together butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, blending until incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low until smooth.
  5. Divide dough into three parts and color with food dyes.
  6. Roll colored dough into logs, wrap in parchment, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
  8. Slice chilled dough into ¼-inch rounds and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  10. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are adaptable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets. Experiment with mix-ins like chocolate chips or spices for added flavor.

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