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Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies

Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies for Cozy Evenings

Try these Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies for a delightful autumn treat that combines classic flavors with a twist.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Batter
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour no substitutions recommended
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar do not omit
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt regular table salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter room temperature
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar coconut sugar is a substitute
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar can be swapped for more granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg no direct substitutes for binding
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure extract for optimum taste
For the Apple Addition
  • 1 cup Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
For the Cinnamon Coating
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon essential flavor
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the diced apples evenly into the dough.
  7. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
  8. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for coating.
  9. Shape the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  10. Place cookie balls on the prepared sheet, spaced 2 inches apart, and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  11. Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

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

Notes

For perfect texture, do not skip the cream of tartar and ensure butter is at room temperature before mixing.

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