SPICED APPLE COOKIES

Apple Spice Cookies are soft & chewy cookies packed with fresh apples & fall spices! With chopped apples, walnuts, and a simple powdered sugar glaze on top, these cookies are hard to resist!

Freshly chopped apples folded into a cookie dough batter flavored with spices, raisins, and walnuts makes this cookie delicious and packed full of flavor. Adding a simple two ingredient glaze over the top adds a bit of sweetness and visual appeal too.

Apple Cookie Recipe Ingredients

Sugar: Using 1 ½ cup of light brown sugar creates a caramelized cookie that’s sweet and chewy!

Butter: You need need an entire stick of butter (½ cup), melted, for the necessary fats for rich tasting treats.

Egg: 1 egg binds the ingredients well and creates great texture too.

Milk: Add ¼ cup of milk to make the perfect cookie dough consistency.

Flour: 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour is the structural base of the batter.

Baking Soda: The leavening agent is 1 tsp of baking soda that helps the cookies puff up as they bake.

Spices: With 1 tsp of cinnamon, ½ tsp of each ground cloves and nutmeg, the results are a flavorful and nutty tasting cookie that’s perfect for fall.

Salt: Use ½ teaspoon of salt to balance all the incredible flavors.

Walnuts: 1 cup of chopped walnuts will add a little crunchy to the cookies.

Raisins: Adding ¾ cup of raisins to the dough gives a nice chewy texture.

Apple: You need 1 cup of finely chopped apple, which is about half an apple, or one whole small apple. You can use any baking variety apple (I used Honeycrisp).

Icing

Powdered Sugar: ½ a cup of powdered sugar creates a sweet glaze that coats all of the cookies well.

Water: Use 1-2 tsp of hot water to make the glaze perfect consistency.

What kind of apples should I use?

Choose baking apples that maintain their texture and flavor during baking. Popular choices include Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, and Braeburn.

Honeycrisp offers a sweet and tart balance with a crisp texture that softens nicely in the cookies.

Granny Smith apples bring a more tart flavor and firmer bite, which contrasts well with the sweetness of the dough and glaze.

Braeburn apples provide a balanced sweetness and firmness, making them versatile in this recipe.

Avoid very soft apples like McIntosh, as they can become mushy and overly wet in the dough.

How do I store the Apple Spice Cookies?

Store your apple spice cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them soft and chewy for up to 5-7 days. Avoid refrigerating, as this can dry them out quickly.

If you want to keep them longer, freeze the cookies in a sealed bag. Thaw at room temperature before serving to restore their texture.

To maintain moisture, place a slice of bread in the container for the first day; remove it afterward to avoid sogginess. This simple trick helps keep your cookies fresh and flavorful.

Can I substitute the nuts in the apple cookie recipe?

Yes. You can replace walnuts with pecans, almonds, or even sunflower seeds if you want a nut-free option. Keep the quantity the same to maintain the crunch level.

What’s the best substitute for brown sugar in apple cookies?

Use white granulated sugar combined with a small amount of molasses to mimic brown sugar. For 1 ½ cups of brown sugar, mix 1 ¼ cups white sugar with 2 tablespoons molasses.

How can you prevent the apple pieces from making the cookies too moist?

Dry the chopped apples by patting them with paper towels before adding them to the dough. Using firmer, baking apple varieties also reduces excess moisture.

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These Spiced Apple Cookies are packed with warm spices, walnuts, raisins, and fresh apple chunks for a sweet and cozy fall treat. Soft, flavorful, and full of texture, they’re the perfect cookie for autumn.