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Apple Cinnamon Cookies

Delicious Apple Cinnamon Cookies for Cozy Fall Days

These Apple Cinnamon Cookies are a perfect autumn treat, blending warm cinnamon and sweet apples for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can swap with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Just a pinch.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter Softened.
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Coconut sugar is a substitute.
  • 1 large Egg Consider a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Use pure extract for best results.
  • 1 cup Apple Peeled and diced finely.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 0.5 cup Oats Can be omitted.
  • 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans Can be left out for allergies.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • whisk
  • Spoon or Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Apple Cinnamon Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the diced apple, oats, and chopped nuts if using.
  7. Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden and centers are set.
  9. Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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