Description
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of fall with Cinnamon Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies. These soft and chewy cookies are coated in sweet cinnamon sugar and feature bursts of juicy diced apples, making them a perfect treat for any autumn day.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples (peeled and finely diced)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and ground cinnamon.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apples.
5. Shape the Cookies:
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
6. Bake:
- Arrange the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.
7. Cool and Serve:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy the perfect blend of cinnamon and apple flavors!
Notes
- For extra apple flavor, use tart apples like Granny Smith or sweet varieties like Honeycrisp.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the dough for an extra layer of warm spice.