Description
These Cinnamon Apple Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with cozy fall flavor in every bite. Fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and brown sugar come together to create an easy dessert recipe that feels bakery-style homemade. Perfect for holiday baking, quick dessert ideas, snack recipes, and easy food ideas, these cookies stay moist and flavorful with tender apple pieces baked right into the dough. Whether you need easy dessert recipes for gatherings or comforting homemade cookie recipes for chilly evenings, these Cinnamon Apple Cookies are always a favorite.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples
2 tablespoons granulated sugar for topping
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
6. Fold the diced apples gently into the cookie dough.
7. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies apart evenly.
8. Mix the topping sugar and cinnamon together, then lightly sprinkle over each cookie.
9. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture during baking.
Avoid overmixing the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies soft and tender.
For extra flavor, drizzle caramel sauce over the cookies before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
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