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Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies

Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies for Cozy Nights

These Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies blend classic flavors with tart apples for a cozy, delightful treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free blend for gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Essential for chewy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 5 tablespoons Granulated Sugar For coating.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Beat until pale.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract.
  • 2 cups Granny Smith Apples Diced.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
For Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Basic Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in diced apples until evenly distributed in the dough.
  7. Scoop out dough portions and chill for 20-30 minutes.
  8. Mix remaining sugar with cinnamon and nutmeg for coating.
  9. Roll chilled dough balls in cinnamon sugar and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  10. Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. Chill dough if kitchen is warm to maintain shape while baking.

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