Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped apples
- For coating: 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Fold in chopped apples.
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for coating.
- Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, roll each in cinnamon sugar, and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
Notes
- Chop apples finely to ensure they distribute evenly in cookies.
- Do not overbake; cookies are best when slightly soft inside.
- Storing in an airtight container keeps cookies fresh for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg