Easy Apple Cookies Recipe
Craving something sweet? Try our easy apple cookie recipe! Simple ingredients and quick prep make these cookies a delightful treat for all ages.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled and finely chopped apples (about 1 large apple)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the chopped apples, nuts, and raisins.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centres are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.