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Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies

Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies for Cozy Fall Moods

These Spiced Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with juicy apple pieces, perfect for cozy fall moods.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Cream of Tartar
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Granny Smith Apples diced and drained
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for coating)
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in diced apples gently.
  7. Scoop approximately 1.5 tablespoons of dough for each cookie onto a tray. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
  8. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for coating.
  9. Roll each chilled dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
  10. Bake cookies on prepared sheet for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  11. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure diced apples are well-drained to maintain cookie structure. Chilling dough may be necessary in warm kitchens. Cream of tartar is essential for texture.

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