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Apple Snickerdoodles

Delicious Apple Snickerdoodles Recipe with Caramelized Apples

Enjoy these flavorful Apple Snickerdoodles filled with caramelized apples and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Fruit and Sugar Mixture
  • 250 grams peeled and finely diced gala apples
  • 50 grams dark brown sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • a pinch salt
  • juice from small lemon lemon
Dough Base
  • 184 grams unsalted butter European-style preferred
  • 100 grams dark brown sugar
  • 100 grams granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk room temperature
  • 250 grams all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 5 grams cornstarch
Coating
  • 66 grams granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and finely dice the apples. Toss them with dark brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice until combined. Heat the apples on the stove and cook until browned and caramelized, about 10 minutes over low-medium heat. Set aside in the fridge to chill.
  2. Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the butter is golden brown with golden milk solids visible. Remove from heat and pour into a different container. Cool in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cooled brown butter, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until combined. Add the egg and egg yolk, whisking until smooth. Gently fold in the cooled caramelized apples until evenly incorporated.
  2. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold until a dough forms. Tightly cover and chill the dough for 2-3 hours.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
  2. Use a cookie scoop to roll the dough in the cinnamon sugar until generously coated. Space cookies 2-3 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are set and golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely or enjoy slightly warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize these cookies by swapping out gala apples for different varieties like Granny Smith or adding nuts and chocolate chips for enhanced flavor.

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