Description
Delight in these soft and chewy Apple Cinnamon Cookies topped with a luscious maple glaze. Bursting with tender chunks of crisp apples and warm cinnamon spice, these homemade treats are perfect for a cozy dessert or snack any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped apples (preferably Granny Smith)
Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which incorporates air for tender cookies.
- Add Eggs and Apples: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, then gently fold in the chopped apples to evenly distribute the fruit without smashing.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the cookies tough.
- Scoop Dough: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to place spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and cookies are set.
- Prepare Maple Glaze: While the cookies bake, whisk together powdered sugar and pure maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth to create a drizzle glaze.
- Glaze Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled completely, drizzle the maple glaze over the top, allowing it to set before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, use Granny Smith apples as their tartness balances the sweetness and they hold their shape well during baking.
- Make sure to soften the butter before creaming to help incorporate air, leading to lighter cookies.
- Allow cookies to cool fully before glazing to prevent the maple glaze from melting off.
- You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- For a nutty twist, consider adding 1/2 cup chopped walnuts to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple cinnamon cookies, maple glaze cookies, homemade apple cookies, fall dessert, baked apple treats
