Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Apple Cinnamon Cookies topped with a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting, spiced treat with tender chunks of Granny Smith apples and a luscious drizzle of maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients & Mix-ins
- 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.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Apples: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then gently fold in the chopped Granny Smith apples evenly throughout the batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make the cookies tough.
- Scoop Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately two inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
- Prepare Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and pure maple syrup until smooth and well combined.
- Drizzle Glaze: Once cookies have cooled, drizzle the maple glaze generously over the top of each cookie. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and acidity in the cookies.
- Make sure butter is softened but not melted for proper creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple cinnamon cookies, maple glaze, fall dessert, soft cookies, holiday baking, Granny Smith apples
