Warm & Chewy Apple Cinnamon Cookies for the Perfect Fall Treat Recipe
These Warm & Chewy Apple Cinnamon Cookies are the perfect fall treat, combining tender, soft cookie dough infused with aromatic cinnamon and juicy diced apples. Optional oats and nuts add delightful texture and crunch to create a comforting snack or dessert that captures the essence of autumn in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 large apple, peeled and diced
- 0.33 cups oats (optional)
- 0.33 cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly without sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined to evenly distribute the leavening and spices throughout the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, forming the sweet buttery base for the cookies.
- Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and fragrant, ensuring a smooth, cohesive dough.
- Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until everything is combined to maintain a tender texture without overmixing.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the diced apple, oats, and nuts if using, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for bursts of flavor and texture.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges turn golden and the centers look set but still soft for that chewy texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after baking, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, helping them set without breaking.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend.
- You can omit the oats and nuts for a simpler texture or if allergies are a concern.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer freshness.
- Using tart apples like Granny Smith adds a nice balance to the sweetness.
- For extra cinnamon flavor, sprinkle a little on top of the cookies before baking.
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