Ingredients
– 1 large apple (peeled, cored, diced firm varieties such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn)
– 2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
– 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
– ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
– ⅔ cup (130 g) packed light brown sugar
– 1 large egg, at room temperature
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 ⅔ cup (210 g) all-purpose flour
– ½ tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp salt
– ½ tsp ground cinnamon
– ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
– ¼ tsp ground ginger
– 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
– 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
– 2 Tbsp milk (plus extra if needed to thin)
– Pinch of salt
Instructions
1-Toss the diced apple with the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl until evenly coated. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
2-In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until combined, then increase speed and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
3-Add the egg and vanilla; beat until smooth, about 1 minute, to create a creamy base.
4-Lower the speed, add the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices; mix just until incorporated, about 30 seconds, to keep the dough tender.
5-Gently fold the apple mixture into the dough for even distribution without overmixing.
6-Portion the dough into 2-ounce (about 57 g) balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
7-Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers remain soft, achieving that crispy texture.
8-While the cookies are still hot, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and salt to form a glaze; thin with a little extra milk if necessary.
9-Spoon or drizzle the glaze over the warm cookies; let it set for about 10 minutes before serving.
Last Step:
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🍎 Use firm apple varieties; softer apples become mushy when baked.
🧈 Mix the dough only until just combined to keep cookies tender.
⏱️ Apply glaze while cookies are hot for the best set and shine.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (≈57 g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg