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Apple Cookies Recipe: Easy Homemade Dessert for Old Apples

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These tender apple cookies are a cozy, nostalgic treat that transforms old apples into chewy, golden cookies with crispy edges and pillowy centers. Quick to make and perfect for using up apples that are past their prime, they’re a comforting dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium old apples (about 1 1/2 cups finely chopped, peel on or off as preferred)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Optional add-ins:
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats

Instructions

  1. Wash and core 2 medium apples. Dice into small 1/4-inch cubes. Peel if desired.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in chopped apples and any optional add-ins (nuts, oats, dried fruit).
  8. Drop 2-tablespoon mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set but still soft. Rotate pan halfway through baking.
  10. Cool cookies on the sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

For extra chewiness, add 2 tablespoons applesauce to the dough. Chill dough for 20 minutes if cookies spread too much. Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for depth of flavor. Cookies freeze well for up to 2 months. For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, see variations above.

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