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Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies

Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies for Cozy Days

Delight in these Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies, a perfect fall treat combining warm cinnamon flavors with tender apple chunks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 tsp Cream of Tartar Essential for authentic snickerdoodles.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances the overall flavors.
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1 large Eggs Binds the ingredients.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Delivers depth of flavor.
  • 2 cups Granny Smith Apples Diced for added moisture and tart flavor.
For the Coating
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar For coating.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the diced apples gently into the dough.
  7. Scoop dough into balls and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
  8. Mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl for coating.
  9. Roll dough balls in the coating and place on baking sheet, spacing well.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden and centers set.
  11. Cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Chilling the dough is crucial for perfect cookies.

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