How to make apple snickerdoodle cookies

5 from 2 votes

If you love a good snickerdoodle cookie, you are going to really love this apple variation.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apples, snickerdoodle

Servings:

1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat pastry flour You can also use 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour if you want a more even ratio. The cookies will look differently, but still be really good. This recipe can also be 100% whole wheat if you prefer!
1 teaspoon cream of tartar a classic leavening used in snickerdoodles for their chewy texture
1 teaspoon baking soda also helps with leavening
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cloves
1 cup softened butter
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cup grated apples make sure and squeeze to remove moisture.
¾ cup chopped walnuts optional, but really good!

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Then line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set these aside.
In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix well, and set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl, add the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until they are light and fluffy.
Add in the eggs, vanilla, and apples. Mix only to combine. Do not overmix!
Next, combine the wet with the dry. If you are using the chopped walnutes, add them here as well. Again, only mixing to combine.
Scoop the cookies into the cinnamon sugar and roll to coat. Then, place the cookies on a baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake for 10-13 minutes. You want the edges to be very lightly browned.
Remove from the oven and let them cool for a minute or 2 on your baking sheet. Then transfer gently to a cooling rack.
They are delicous eaten right away or you can let them cool!
Now, sit back and enjoy. You deserve it!!