Cinnamon Applesauce Cookies Recipe
These Cinnamon Applesauce Cookies are a delightful treat combining the warm flavors of cinnamon and homemade applesauce baked into soft, tender cookies. Perfectly spiced and naturally sweetened with applesauce, these cookies are easy to make and ideal for a cozy snack or dessert. The homemade applesauce adds a moist texture and depth of flavor, making these cookies a healthier, comforting option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 cups cake flour (or substitute with all-purpose flour)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter add ½ teaspoon salt)
- 1 cup thick applesauce (unsweetened or very lightly sweetened, store-bought or homemade)
Homemade Applesauce Ingredients
- 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400° F (200° C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make Homemade Applesauce: In a medium pot, combine the chopped apples, water, and lemon juice. Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until the apples are soft. Add the sugar, mash the apples with a potato masher, and continue cooking on low for another 5 minutes until thickened. Let cool and refrigerate any unused portion. This should yield approximately 2 cups (400 grams).
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a large bowl to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a medium bowl, cream the softened butter with the brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and blend well, about 2 minutes, to incorporate air for a tender cookie.
- Combine Ingredients: Alternately add the sifted dry ingredients and the applesauce to the butter mixture, combining just until incorporated to avoid overmixing and ensure a soft cookie texture.
- Shape and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of batter about the size of a golf ball onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them adequately. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets briefly before transferring to a wire rack. For best flavor and texture, let the cookies sit for one day before eating. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- To make cake flour substitute: measure 1 cup all-purpose flour, remove 2 tablespoons, then add 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Sift together to combine and remove lumps.
- Store cookies in an airtight container. They will keep 1-2 days at room temperature or 4-5 days refrigerated depending on ambient temperature.
- Cookies may be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- Allowing cookies to rest for a day enhances flavor and texture.
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