Description
Sweet meets spice in this irresistible apple pie snickerdoodle fusion, blending classic cinnamon warmth with comforting apple orchard memories. Crisp edges, tender centers, and a delightful swirl of fall flavors promise to delight your taste buds with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup finely diced apple (peeled and cored, about 1 small apple)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a clean non-stick surface for the cookies.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a medium mixing vessel, thoroughly blending flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and ground cinnamon using a whisk to eliminate any potential lumps.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately two minutes of vigorous mixing with an electric mixer.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, stirring until the ingredients are fully integrated and the texture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently to prevent overworking the dough. Delicately fold the diced apples throughout the mixture, ensuring an even distribution of fruit.
- Create a separate shallow dish with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon for coating the cookies. Shape the dough into small spheres, then roll each ball thoroughly in the aromatic cinnamon-sugar blend.
- Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining approximately two inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly soft centers that indicate perfect doneness.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for five minutes to firm up, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
- Serve the cookies warm for optimal flavor, or store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to five days.
Notes
- Enhance apple flavor by using tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a balanced sweetness and slight tang.
- Prevent apple moisture from making cookies soggy by patting diced apples dry with paper towels before folding into dough.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining similar texture and consistency.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the recommended sugar and adding natural apple sauce for moisture and subtle sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 136
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg