Description
Understanding why this recipe tastes amazing requires breaking down its main components. Exploring both parts reveals how they blend together seamlessly. This unique apple pie snickerdoodles recipe creates a plush pocket around cooked fruit.
Ingredients
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For the Apple Filling
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cornstarch
For the Cookie Dough
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling:
Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook for 4–5 minutes until the apples soften slightly. - Stir in the cornstarch and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Make the dough:
Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix well. - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Fill the cookies:
Take about 1½ tablespoons of dough and flatten it slightly. Place about 1 teaspoon of the cooled apple filling in the center. Fold the dough around the filling and gently roll into a ball. - Coat:
Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. - Bake:
Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–13 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look soft. - Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
Notes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~180 kcal
Keywords: apple filled snickerdoodles, cinnamon apple snickerdoodle cookies, apple pie stuffed cookies