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Cozy Apple Pie Snickerdoodle Cookies for Fall Baking Bliss

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Apple Pie Snickerdoodle Cookies combine the soft, buttery texture of classic snickerdoodles with a gooey, cinnamon-spiced apple pie filling. Perfectly sweet, warmly spiced, and full of cozy fall flavor, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings or comforting autumn afternoons.

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 3/4 cups (343 g) all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Apple Pie Filling:

2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Optional Additions:

Chopped pecans or walnuts

Caramel drizzle after baking

Pinch of cardamom or ginger

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 5–7 minutes until soft and syrupy. Let cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Scoop dough portions, flatten slightly, and place 1 teaspoon of apple filling in the center. Fold dough around filling and seal tightly.
  6. Mix sugar and cinnamon for coating. Roll dough balls in the mixture until well coated.
  7. Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake 11–13 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Drizzle with caramel after baking for extra indulgence.

Add chopped pecans for crunch and texture.

Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for balanced sweetness.

Chill dough for easier handling and less spreading.

Dough freezes well for up to 2 months—bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to bake time.

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