Applesauce Cookies
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
My applesauce cookies are soft, spiced, and easy—no mixer needed! A comforting fall treat with simple ingredients and irresistible texture.
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (12 ½ oz/355 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) applesauce
- 1 ¼ cups (8 oz/225 g) dark brown sugar
- ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) cinnamon sugar, for rolling
- ¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) butter, melted
Instructions
To Make the Cookie Dough
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
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In a separate bowl, combine the egg, applesauce, brown sugar, granulated sugar and melted butter and whisk until smooth.
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Fold in the flour mixture, then chill the dough for at least two hours, until firm enough to scoop.
Scoop and Bake
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Set the oven to fan assist and preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Scoop the dough into 24 portions, about 2 heaping tablespoons each.
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Roll each portion into a ball, roll in the cinnamon sugar and then place about 2 inches (5 cm) apart on the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden and just barely set in the middle.
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Give the sheets a bang to collapse the cookie, then let cool for 5 minutes on the sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.