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    Home » Cookies » Snickerdoodle Apple Cookies

    Snickerdoodle Apple Cookies

    by Lainey · Posted: Nov 14, 2016 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These Snickerdoodles Apple Cookies have tons of cinnamon flavor, a chewy center, and slightly crisp golden edges.  Adding the shredded apples gives the cookie a fall flavor without losing the classic Snickerdoodle taste.

    apple snickerdoodle cookies on a green plate

    This Snickerdoodle Apple Cookie recipe is one of my best ideas yet! Why, you may ask? It’s because adding apples to the classic snickerdoodle cookies gave the cookies the fall-like flavor I was looking for!  You gotta try it, it’s delicious. (I know I always say that, but it’s true!)

    I’m thinking since Snickerdoodle Apple Cookies was such a hit, I’m going to try other flavors using the base recipe of a snickerdoodle cookie. Who’s with me?

    If you guys do try this recipe, make sure to tag me on IG or FB, I absolutely love seeing all your recreations of my recipes!

    Tips and Procedures:

    • If you do not have the cream of tartar, you can replace it with 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
    •  Try to experiment and add in white chocolate chips!
    • Sift, sift, sift! This applies to all dry ingredients to avoid lumps in your cookie dough.

    How to Make Snickerdoodle Apple Cookies:

    Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

    • salt
    • cinnamon
    • cream of tartar
    • baking soda
    • all purpose flour
    • unsalted butter
    • granulated sugar
    • eggs
    • vanilla extract
    • red apple
    • sugar
    • cinnamon

    First, preheat the oven to 350 F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat, and set aside.

    In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the salt, cinnamon, cream of tartar, baking soda, and all-purpose flour and set aside:

    cinnamon powder, salt, cream of tartar, baking soda in a clear mixing bowl for snickerdoodle apple recipe

    In a large bowl, add the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract and beat together until light and fluffy:

    butter, vanilla extract, white granulated sugar and eggs in a mixing bowl for snickerdoodle apple cookies recipe

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined:

    flour mixture mixed with a hand mixer for snickerdoodle apple cookie recipe

    Add the shredded apples and continue mixing:

    mixing red apples to the cookie dough mixture on a clear bowl for snickerdoodle apple cookie recipe

    Mix the ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon together:

    mixing cinnamon and white granulated sugar in a small mixing bowl for snickerdoodle apple cookies

    Using a cookie scooper, scoop the cookies onto the cookie sheet:

    scooping snickerdoodle apple cookie dough onto a baking sheet using an ice cream scoop

    Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture onto the cookie dough balls:

    putting cinnamon-sguar mixture over snickerdoodle apple cookie dough before baking

    Bake for 9-12 minutes and then transfer it to the cookie rack to cool completely:

    freshly baked snickerdoodle apple cookies on a baking sheet

    Yum! can you smell the sweet aroma of cinnamon?!? Make this at home and feel free to tag me in your photos!

    snickerdoodle apple cookies on a green plate

    Frequently Asked Questions for Snickerdoodle Apple Cookies Recipe:

    Q: How many cookies would you say this makes?

    A: This recipe can make about 15-20 pieces of snickerdoodle apple cookies, depending on how big or small your cookie dough balls are.

    Q: What could I use to substitute eggs in this recipe?

    A: You can use egg substitutes found in grocery stores if you cannot eat eggs.

    Q: Do you have to use cream of tartar for snickerdoodles?

    A: You can omit the cream of tartar and replace it with 2 teaspoons of baking powder. The cream of tartar just adds tanginess to the cookies.

    Q: Any chance that whole wheat flour would work too?

    A: Yes, I think using any kind of flour will work in this recipe.

    The full recipe is below, and here’s a step-by-step video if you’d like more guidance.


     
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    Happy Baking!

     
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    Snickerdoodle Apple Cookies

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 3 cups all purpose flour
    • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 large red apple shredded
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or baking mat and set aside.
    • In a medium size bowl, whisk together the salt, cinnamon, cream of tartar, baking soda, all purpose flour. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, add the butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and beat together until light and fluffy.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Add the shredded apples and continue mixing.
    • Mix the ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon together.
    • Using a cookie scooper, scoop the cookies onto the cookie sheet and then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture onto the cookie dough.
    • Bake for 9-12 minutes and then transfer it to the cookie rack to cool completely.
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    1. Cath says

      November 20, 2018 at 4:50 am

      Amazing! This is so yum!

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        April 22, 2019 at 11:13 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Beth says

      July 24, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      Can you use vanilla bean instead of extract? Ive been baking so much lately I’m using a ton of the extract

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      • Lainey says

        September 30, 2020 at 7:26 am

        Hi Beth!
        Yes, you can! I love using vanilla bean if I can get it! 🙂

        Reply

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