Description
A delightful twist on classic snickerdoodles featuring caramelized apples and warm spices, perfect for cozy fall evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams Gala Apples (peeled and finely diced)
- 50 grams Dark Brown Sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 small Lemon (juice, freshly squeezed)
- 184 grams Unsalted Butter (browned)
- 100 grams Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste/Extract
- 1 large Egg (at room temperature)
- 250 grams All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
- 0.5 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
- 5 grams Cornstarch
- 66 grams Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramelized Apples: In a saucepan, combine your diced apples, dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the apples are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Brown the Butter: In a separate pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter and granulated sugar, mixing until creamy. Add the vanilla and egg, beating until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, fine sea salt, and cornstarch.
- Mix Together: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the cooled caramelized apples.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Shape the Cookies: Once chilled, scoop tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a different twist, substitute Gala apples with pears, or add nuts for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: snickerdoodles, caramelized apples, fall desserts, cookies, autumn recipes