Description
Homemade apple pie snickerdoodles blend classic cookie warmth with signature cinnamon-apple charm. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and spiced crumble invite you to savor sweet comfort with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1.5 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Apple Pie Filling Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the workstation by heating the oven to 350°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring a clean and ready cooking environment.
- Craft the apple mixture by gently melting butter in a saucepan, then incorporate diced apples, sugar, and cinnamon. Simmer until apples soften and become tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Enhance the apple mixture by introducing cornstarch, stirring carefully to create a thick, luxurious filling. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Create the cookie base by whipping butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Integrate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until smooth and well-combined.
- Separately combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a bowl, whisking to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Prepare a cinnamon-sugar coating by thoroughly mixing sugar and cinnamon in a separate shallow dish.
- Form cookies by scooping dough portions, gently flattening each, and nestling a small spoonful of cooled apple filling in the center.
- Carefully encase the filling by wrapping dough around the apple center, rolling into perfect spheres.
- Generously coat each cookie ball in the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow proper spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly soft centers, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Adjust apple softness by cooking longer or shorter to achieve desired texture in filling.
- Use firm baking apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best filling consistency and flavor.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain cookie structure.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg