Description
Soft, chewy cookies full of apple flavor, rolled in cinnamon‑sugar and perfect for fall or any cozy treat time.
Ingredients
- 3 cups + 2 tbsp (≈406 g) all‑purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (≈168 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (≈207 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (≈112 g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups diced apples (≈3 apples, peeled), e.g. Granny Smith
- 1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 ¾ tsp ground nutmeg
- 5 tbsp (≈65 g) additional sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (≈175 °C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, cream the butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2‑3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples gently.
- Scoop cookie dough (about 1½ tablespoons each) onto a plate; chill the dough for 10‑15 minutes (or refrigerate 20‑30) so it’s easier to roll and holds shape better.
- Mix the additional sugar with cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl.
- Roll chilled dough balls in the cinnamon‑sugar coating, then place them spaced about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8‑10 minutes, just until the centers are set (edges may lightly brown).
- Remove from oven, let rest on baking sheet for 2‑3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container; cookies keep 3‑4 days at room temperature.
Notes
- Use apples that hold their shape (like Granny Smith) to avoid too much moisture.
- Dicing the apples finely helps distribute flavor and prevent large soggy pockets.
- Chilling the dough helps with rolling and reduces spread during baking.
- If dough is too sticky when rolling, chill a bit longer.
- Do not overbake — cookies should be soft and slightly chewy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 8.5 g
- Sodium: ≈ 66 mg
- Fat: 3.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.4 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 18.5 mg
