Soft Cinnamon Apple Cookies
These soft cinnamon apple cookies blend tender dough with a gently cooked apple filling, capturing the essence of autumn in every bite.
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Apple Mixture
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1 cm pieces Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness.
- 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking apples Adds richness to the apple filling.
- 1/4 cup sugar, for apple mixture Adjust based on apple sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adjust to taste.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Helps enhance the flavor of apples.
Cookie Dough
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar Adds sweetness to the cookie.
- 7 tablespoons butter, softened Creates a tender texture.
- 2 1/4 to 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted for better texture.
- 1 tablespoon baking powder Helps the cookies to rise.
- 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor.
- 1 packet vanilla sugar or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pairs well with cinnamon and apples.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into roughly 1 cm (1/2 inch) pieces for even cooking.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chopped apples, 1/4 cup of sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir gently and cook for 5–7 minutes until apples are softened but still hold their shape. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Mixing Dough
- In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs with softened 7 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 cup of sugar, and vanilla sugar or extract until creamy and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt, then gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined and the dough is thick and spoonable.
Combining
- Fold the cooled apple mixture evenly into the dough, mixing gently to maintain chunks.
- Using a spoon, drop dollops of dough onto the prepared tray, spacing each about 3 cm (1 inch) apart to prevent spreading.
Baking
- Bake in your preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, until cookies are golden on top. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick—it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies contain sugar and butter, best enjoyed in moderation. Suitable for casual snacks, serving warm with tea or coffee, and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.