Description

These Apple Cinnamon Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with warm cinnamon and fresh apple flavors. Perfect for a cozy snack or holiday treat, these cookies combine the sweetness of brown sugar with the crunch of nuts and the wholesome texture of oats, creating a delightful balance that’s irresistible.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

Additional Ingredients

1 large apple, peeled and diced
1/3 cup oats (optional)
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt, ensuring they are well combined to distribute the leavening and spices evenly.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing thoroughly to incorporate the wet ingredients evenly.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until everything is combined to avoid overworking the dough and producing tough cookies.
Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the peeled and diced apple, oats, and chopped walnuts or pecans if using, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
Shape Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading while baking.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies appear set but still soft in the center.
Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a tangier flavor and firmer texture.
Oats and nuts are optional but add great texture and nutrition; feel free to omit if desired.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert/Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

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