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Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 cup finely diced apple (peeled; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
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Optional add-ins:
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¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples and any optional add-ins.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are set and tops are lightly golden.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Dice apples very small to prevent excess moisture.
- For extra cinnamon flavor, sprinkle tops with cinnamon sugar before baking.
- Cookies will be soft—don’t overbake.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze dough balls for easy baking later.
These Apple Cinnamon Cookies are soft, cozy, and filled with warm fall flavors. Made with tender apple pieces and fragrant cinnamon, they deliver the perfect balance of sweetness and spice in every bite.
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Great for holidays, afternoon treats, or anytime you’re craving something comforting, these cookies are easy to make and impossible to resist. They bring all the charm of apple pie into a delicious, handheld dessert.
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