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Apple Pie Cookies

Apple Pie Cookies
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Easy Apple Pie Cookies are soft, chewy treats that capture the classic flavors of apple pie with tender cinnamon-spiced apples baked inside. Made with simple pantry staples and fresh apples, these cookies offer a perfect balance of warm spices and sweet apple goodness, making them an ideal comfort snack for fall and year-round enjoyment.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for vegan option)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Other

  • 1 cup fresh apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (for tossing apples)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for tossing apples)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and finely dice the fresh apples. Toss them with 1 tablespoon of sugar and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Set aside to infuse flavor.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, cream the softened butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy, incorporating air for tender, soft cookies.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture until smooth and fully combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixes: Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to form a dough without overmixing.
  6. Incorporate the Apples: Carefully fold in the diced, spiced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up, helping achieve better shape and texture when baked.
  8. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.

Notes

  • Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to balance sweetness and maintain firmness.
  • Don’t overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and prevent toughness.
  • Chill the dough before baking to improve consistency and prevent spreading.
  • Remove cookies when edges turn golden for perfect chewy centers.
  • Use softened, room temperature butter for better creaming and smoother dough texture.

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Keywords: apple pie cookies, cinnamon cookies, fall treats, gluten-free cookies, vegan apple cookies, autumn desserts

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