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Apple Cookies

These soft and chewy apple cookies are packed with fresh apple flavor and warm spices. A perfect treat for fall or any time of year!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup peeled, cored, and finely chopped apples about 1 medium apple
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
  • 1/2 cup raisins optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
  2. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped apples, nuts, and raisins (if using).
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Notes

For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of softened butter.