simple and delicious cookies with apple pieces

Here’s a simple and delicious cookie recipe with real apple pieces — soft, lightly spiced, and perfect for fall or any time you want a cozy treat.

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🍎 Soft Apple Cinnamon Cookies

✅ Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

• ½ cup (100g) brown sugar

• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (about 1 medium) peeled and finely chopped apple (use a firm variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

🥣 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

4. Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until combined.

6. Fold in apples (and nuts if using): Gently stir in the chopped apple pieces.

7. Scoop and bake: Drop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden.

8. Cool: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.