Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Snickerdoodles—an irresistible twist on the classic cookie. Each bite features a perfect blend of caramelized apples, warm cinnamon, and rich brown butter, creating a soft and chewy texture that’s simply addicting. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh from the oven or sharing them at a gathering, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite in your baking repertoire. Easy to make and versatile enough for any occasion, Apple Snickerdoodles are the perfect sweet treat for autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams gala apples (peeled and diced)
- 184 grams unsalted butter (browned)
- 100 grams dark brown sugar
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 egg (+ 1 egg yolk, room temperature)
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by tossing diced gala apples with dark brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice. Sauté until caramelized and chill.
- Brown the butter until golden and let it cool.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, sea salt, and cornstarch.
- In a bowl, combine cooled brown butter with sugars and vanilla; add eggs and mix well.
- Fold in caramelized apples before gradually incorporating dry ingredients to form dough. Chill for 2–3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into balls, coat in cinnamon sugar, place on baking sheet, and bake for 12–14 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg