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Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies

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Soft, chewy cookies with chunks of fresh apple, warm cinnamon spice, and a sugary coating—perfect for fall gatherings or cozy coffee breaks.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup finely diced fresh apple (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for cinnamon-sugar mixture)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon-sugar mixture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the diced fresh apple, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
  7. Prepare the cinnamon-sugar mixture by combining granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  8. Portion out the dough into 1-inch balls using a cookie scoop or spoon. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
  9. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will set as they cool.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

[‘Choose firm apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best results.’, ‘Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes if it feels too sticky to roll.’, ‘Double the batch as these cookies disappear quickly!’, ‘For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.’]

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Keywords: Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies, Fall Cookies, Snickerdoodle Recipe, Apple Dessert, Cinnamon Cookies

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