Prize Winning Apple Spice Drop Cookies
Soft, spiced, and brimming with the cozy flavors of fall, these Prize Winning Apple Spice Drop Cookies are a must-try treat for any season. Infused with the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and dotted with tender bits of fresh apple, these drop cookies strike the perfect balance between sweet and spiced. The addition of optional walnuts provides a delightful crunch, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of elegance to their rustic charm. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, these cookies are perfect for holidays, bake sales, or an everyday snack. With their soft, pillowy texture and irresistible aroma, these apple spice cookies are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 pieces large egg
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
- 0.25 cups powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Gently fold in the diced apples and optional walnuts using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, if desired, for a festive touch. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 52 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 39 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
