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Cinnamon Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies: The Ultimate Fall Baking Recipe


  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies with a warm cinnamon apple twist. Perfect for fall baking!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, cinnamon, and apple pie spice.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
  • If you don’t have apple pie spice, you can make your own by combining cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes