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Apple Slice & Bake Cookies

Irresistible Apple Slice & Bake Cookies for Festive Fall Fun

Delight in these Apple Slice & Bake Cookies, a simple, colorful treat perfect for fall festivities.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Primary leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Can be omitted for low-sodium diet
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) Use margarine for dairy-free version
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Can replace with coconut sugar
  • 1 large egg Use a flaxseed egg for vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond extract can be used for variation
For the Color
  • 3 drops red food dye For coloring the dough
  • 3 drops green food dye For coloring the dough
  • 3 drops brown food dye For coloring the dough
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds Optional garnish for crunch

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheets
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

How to Make
  1. Cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until fully combined.
  3. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
  5. Divide the dough into three equal portions and dye each with food coloring.
  6. Roll each portion in parchment paper to form logs and chill for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Once chilled, slice the dough logs into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
  9. Sprinkle tops of the cookie rounds with black sesame seeds if desired.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  11. Allow cookies to cool on racks before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: drizzle with a simple glaze for added sweetness.

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