Apple Snickerdoodles Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Snickerdoodles

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• Granulated Sugar
• Hot Spiced Cider Mix
• Vanilla Extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• All Purpose Flour
• Sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

How to Make Apple Snickerdoodles

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the applesauce, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
7. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and the ground cinnamon.
8. Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
9. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring it's evenly coated.
10. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
11. Gently flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or fork.
12. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon-sugar if desired.
13. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
14. Remove the cookies from the baking sheets immediately to prevent sticking. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.