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Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies (aka Appledoodles) are a fun twist on the classic Snickerdoodles! Chewy and flavorful, this is a great way to use up apples in the fall!
Original post: November 2014 | Updated: October 2020
Why This Recipe Works
Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies are the perfect way to use up apples. An apple a day, keeps the doctor away, right?! It’s a line that runs through my head when I’m excited about fall and apples.
And at what point do I rename this website to reflect my obsession with all things apple? Actually, this might be my last apple-related post for a while.
There are too many other recipes that need to be made, eaten and shared. Plus, can you believe Thanksgiving is coming up so quickly?
What recipes would you like to see on here before then? Mashed potatoes? Pecan Pie Bars? Creamy Crockpot Corn? Check out my list of suggestions below!
Recipe Ingredients
Apples – Use mediumbaking apples such ashoneycrisp, gala, golden delicious, jonagold or granny smith. Be sure to pat the grated apples dry before adding them to the batter in order to avoid a wet, gooey cookie.
Cream of tartar – Don’t skip using cream of tartar in these cookies. It will help leaven your cookies and give it a good chewy texture. Cream of tartar can last in your cupboard a long time as long as its covered tight and away from the light.
How To Make Snickerdoodle Cookies with Apples
Step 1
Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for the cookies. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the wet ingredients: butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix until fully combined and gradually add the flour mixture. Mix until combined.
Add grated apple (use 2 medium to large apples) and mix well.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Mix well.
Step 4
Using your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cook on a wire rack.
Enjoy the aroma of apple pie in the air! I hope this becomes a favorite dessert recipe!
Recipe Notes
- The cookies will be puffy when they come out of the oven. Give them a few minutes to cool and flatten (if you can stand the wait).
- Replace up to 1/2 cup of the sugar with brown sugar, if desired!
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Keep Apples From Browning
When chopping and peeling the apples, fill a large bowl about half with cool water and squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon into it. The lemon juice will keep your apples from getting brown while you get them prepped for the recipe.
Use an apple corer/peeler if you have one because they will make this process go super fast. If you don’t have one, use a potato peeler and a knife to get the job done.
You’ll need to peel, core and chop the apples. Place them into the water-lemon juice mixture as you work.
Best Apples For Baking
I recommend using a variety of apples and at the very least, use two kinds: one sweet and one tart. My favorite combo is Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples.
Sweet/Softer Apple Brands
- Fuji
- Honeycrisp
- Red Delicious
- Golden Delicious
- Cortland
- Gala
Tart (or a little Sour) Apple Brands
- Granny Smith
- McIntosh
- Ida Red
- Braeburn
- Empire
- Jonathan
FAQ About Snickerdoodles
What makes a snickerdoodle a snickerdoodle?
A snickerdoodle is a basic sugar cookie that is rolled in cinnamon and sugar before being baked. It’s also unique that it uses cream of tartar to help leaven the cookie.
What does cream of tartar do in snickerdoodles?
Cream of tartar has two purposes in your snickerdoodle recipe. It should help activate your baking soda and it can also add tanginess and chew to a cookie.
Why are my snickerdoodle cookies flat?
If your cookies are coming out of the oven looking flat, you either haven’t used the appropriate leavening agents (baking powder or baking soda) or you have used too little flour. If the cookies are flat and greasy, you may have used too much butter. Follow baking recipes very closely to avoid making flat cookies!
How do I keep my cookies soft?
For optimal cookie softness, allow them to cool completely after coming out of the oven and store as stated in the directions. Some cookies store best in the fridge while others store well while covered at room temperature.
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Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe (Appledoodles)
Apple Snickerdoodle Cookies (aka Appledoodles) are a fun twist on the classic Snickerdoodles! Chewy and flavorful, this is a great way to use up apples in the fall!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 28
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Megan Porta
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, 2 teaspoons cinnamon and salt. Mix well and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix until creamy. Gradually add the flour mixture until combined. Fold in the shredded apples.
In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix well. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using the palms of your hands. Roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated and place onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 12 minutes. Cookies will look puffy when done. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes and serve or store, covered.
Notes
- The cookies will be puffy when they come out of the oven. Give them a few minutes to cool and flatten (if you can stand the wait).
- Be sure to pat the grated apples dry before adding them to the batter in order to avoid a wet, gooey cookie.
- Replace up to 1/2 cup of the sugar with brown sugar, if desired!
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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