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Cinnamon Apple Cookies

Warm and Chewy Cinnamon Apple Cookies You'll Love

These Cinnamon Apple Cookies are a delightful blend of soft apple chunks and warm cinnamon, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and tenderness; keep at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Contributes moisture and a caramel-like flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gives the cookies their structure.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon The main spice.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Adds a nuanced flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Provides lift to cookies.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Apple Filling
  • 2 cups Firm Apples Diced, such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Keeps apple flavor bright.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans Adds crunch; omit for nut-free cookies.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Dice firm apples and toss them with lemon juice in a bowl; set aside.
  3. Whisk together all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  4. Beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add in a large egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until smooth.
  6. Gradually fold in the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just incorporated.
  7. Gently fold the diced apples and nuts into the cookie dough.
  8. Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  9. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until the edges are set and tops look slightly golden.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

These Cinnamon Apple Cookies are perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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