Apple Cheddar Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Cheddar Cookies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Unbleached Flour
• Baking Soda
• Cinnamon
• Salt
• Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup peeled and diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

How to Make Apple Cheddar Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Stir in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup peeled and diced apples (about 1 medium apple), and ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
8. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.