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Irresistible Apple Cinnamon Cookies Recipe

Irresistible Apple Cinnamon Cookies Recipe
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These Irresistible Apple Cinnamon Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with warm spices and sweet white chocolate chips. Featuring a unique twist with applesauce to keep them moist and tender, these cookies are perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting treat. They’re easy to make, combining classic cinnamon and nutmeg flavors with the lusciousness of white chocolate, resulting in a perfectly balanced cookie that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups flour (Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 or similar)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (118g)
  • 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar (133g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce, at room temperature (85g)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 2/3 cup white chocolate chips (113g)

Instructions

  1. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined. Set aside for later use.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and smooth. Add the applesauce and vanilla extract, then beat until fully incorporated. Ensure the butter is truly at room temperature for the smoothest texture.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients & Add Chocolate Chips: Pour the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until the flour is mostly incorporated. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  4. Chill the Dough: Cover the cookie dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step helps prevent excessive spreading during baking and intensifies the flavor.
  5. Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop portions of the chilled dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on it for 30 minutes. This cooling step allows the cookies to set perfectly, achieving the best chewy texture. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is fully softened to room temperature for smooth creaming.
  • Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
  • You can substitute white chocolate chips with regular or dark chocolate chips if preferred.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For extra cinnamon flavor, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
  • The applesauce keeps these cookies moist and reduces the amount of butter needed.

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