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Apple Snickerdoodles

Apple Snickerdoodles with Caramelized Apples for Cozy Fall Joy

Delight in these Apple Snickerdoodles, featuring caramelized apples for a warming autumn treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 44 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 250 grams Gala Apples peeled and finely diced; can substitute with Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
  • 50 grams Dark Brown Sugar can substitute with light brown sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 small lemon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 184 grams Unsalted Butter browned; use European-style for best results
  • 100 grams Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste/Extract or pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large Egg at room temperature
  • 250 grams All-Purpose Flour no substitutes for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 5 grams Cornstarch
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 66 grams Cinnamon Sugar Mixture 1/3 cup granulated sugar + 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • pan
  • whisk

Method
 

How to Make Apple Snickerdoodles
  1. Caramelize Apples: Peel and finely dice the apples. In a pan over low-medium heat, toss with dark brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice. Cook for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Chill to set flavors.
  2. Brown Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a pot over medium heat until golden brown. Cool in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, ground cinnamon, fine sea salt, and cornstarch.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk brown butter with dark brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, egg, and egg yolk, blending well. Fold in caramelized apples.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Fold dry mixture into wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
  6. Chill Dough: Cover and chill the dough for 2-3 hours.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop portions, roll in cinnamon-sugar, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.

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