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Apple Snickerdoodles Laying flat on a white parchment paper.
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Apple Snickerdoodles

Apple Snickerdoodles feature a soft and chewy snickerdoodle dough filled with a sweet and spiced apple mixture and coated in cinnamon and sugar. The end result is a delightful cookie experience that combines the beloved flavors of snickerdoodles with the comforting taste of apple pie!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Apple Snickerdoodles
Servings: 24 snickerdoodles
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

Apple Filling

  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, finely diced (about 2 cups)
  • ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ¾ cups (352 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Cinnamon Sugar

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Apple Filling

  • To a medium bowl, add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Stir to combine and set aside.

Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line three large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a handheld mixer on the highest setting) cream together butter and sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until combined (about 30 seconds).
  • With the mixer on low add in the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the apple mixture.
  • Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, scoop out rounded balls. Form each into a ball shape and place it on a prepared baking sheet.

Cinnamon Sugar

  • In a shallow bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together.

Assembly

  • Roll balls of dough in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place the coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 183kcal