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Soft Apple Cinnamon Cookies

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Deliciously warm and comforting cookies with tender texture and delightful burst of apple flavor, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small apple (peeled and chopped finely)
  • 2 tsp cornstarch (to coat the apple)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Coat the chopped apple with cornstarch in another bowl.
  4. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth.
  5. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in the coated apple pieces gently.
  8. Mix the cinnamon and granulated sugar together in a small bowl.
  9. Form tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough and roll in the cinnamon sugar.
  10. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
  12. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

Use ripe apples for the best flavor and be careful not to overmix the dough.