Description
These Apple Snickerdoodles are a delightful twist on the classic cookie, featuring caramelized apples for a burst of flavor. The combination of cinnamon, brown butter, and apples makes these cookies a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Caramelized Apples
- 250 grams peeled and finely diced gala apples, about 4–5 small apples
- 50 grams (¼ cup) dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- lemon juice from one small lemon
Cookies
- 184 grams (13 tablespoons) unsalted butter (European-style preferred), browed to 150 grams (approximately 3/4 cup)* see notes
- 100 grams (½ cup) dark brown sugar
- 100 grams (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 250 grams (2 cups) all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 5 grams (2 teaspoons) cornstarch
Coating
- 66 grams (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Caramelize the Apples: Peel & finely dice the apples. Toss them together with the dark brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice until combined. Cook the apples down until browned & caramelized. Set aside in the fridge to chill.
- Brown the Butter: Melt the butter until golden brown. Cool in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Dough: Whisk together the dry ingredients. Separately, combine the brown butter, sugars, vanilla, eggs, and caramelized apples. Fold in the dry ingredients. Chill the dough.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven. Roll the dough in cinnamon sugar, then place on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown. Cool and enjoy!
Notes
- If using American-style butter, add an extra 1 1/2-2 tablespoons to the recipe before browning for European-style butter flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
