Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups Granny Smith apples, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the finely chopped apples gently.
- Scoop dough into balls and roll each in cinnamon-sugar before placing them on the prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Cool briefly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider folding in nuts such as walnuts or pecans. Experiment with different apple varieties for unique flavor profiles.