Description
These Apple Pie Cookies capture the classic flavors of apple pie in a bite-sized, chewy cookie form, featuring cinnamon-spiced apple chunks and a buttery cookie dough base.
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
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Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to wet and mix until combined.
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Fold in chopped apples and nuts if using.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets approximately 2 inches apart.
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Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.
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Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes; transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120-140 kcal
- Sugar: 10-12g
- Sodium: 80-110mg
- Fat: 6-7g
- Saturated Fat: 3-4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2-3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18-20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1-2g