Description
Sweet meets spice in these apple pie snickerdoodles, where classic cinnamon cookies embrace warm autumn flavors. Crisp edges, tender centers, and a delightful apple pie filling make this treat perfect when you want a nostalgic dessert that celebrates seasonal comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 cup (243 grams) apple pie filling
Cookies and Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups (352 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients and Coating:
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375F (190C) and arrange parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking and ensure easy cookie removal.
- Use a stand mixer to whip softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a foundation for tender cookies.
- Introduce eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition, then incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gently fold in dry ingredients: flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and kosher salt, mixing until ingredients are just integrated without overworking the dough.
- Craft cookie bases by portioning dough into 2-tablespoon rounds, creating a small indentation to nestle apple filling at the center, then carefully encase the filling by forming a smooth ball.
- Create a cinnamon-sugar coating by combining granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, then generously roll each dough ball to ensure complete coverage.
- Arrange cookies with ample spacing on prepared baking sheets, then bake for 14-16 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers appear set.
- Allow cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, ensuring a perfect texture and ease of handling.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the perfect creamy texture that helps cookies stay soft and chewy.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough cookies, stopping when ingredients are just combined for a tender crumb.
- Apple Filling Hack: Use cold apple filling to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s shape during baking, creating a more defined stuffed center.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to make the recipe accessible for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 213 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg