Soft apple cookies are a real treat: cinnamon scented, fluffy and light, they turn a simple break into a sweet moment. They are perfect for breakfast with a steaming coffee or fruit juice, but also for a genuine homemade snack.
This soft apple cookie recipe is butter-free, ideal for those who are lactose intolerant or want a lighter dessert without sacrificing taste. Making them is very easy: you just need a bowl, a hand whisk, and ten minutes of your time to have the dough ready.
If you love fruit desserts, also take a look at the grandma’s apple pie and the apple and cinnamon muffins: two soft and fragrant recipes that everyone always loves.
Let’s prepare them together, whisk in hand 👩🍳, this is the recipe!
See you soon, Susy.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 24
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 106.91 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 16.51 (g) of which sugars 5.60 (g)
- Proteins 2.29 (g)
- Fat 3.94 (g) of which saturated 0.64 (g)of which unsaturated 3.12 (g)
- Fibers 0.91 (g)
- Sodium 6.41 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 34 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Soft Apple Cookies
- 7 oz Golden Delicious apples
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup corn oil
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 lemon zest (grated)
- lemon juice
Useful Tools
- Hand whisk
- Spoon
How to Make Soft Apple Cookies
1. Chop the apples into pieces and put them in a bowl with the juice of a squeezed lemon and a sprinkle of cinnamon. This way they won’t darken and will immediately have a delicious aroma.
2. In another bowl, break the eggs and lightly beat them with the hand whisk. Add the corn oil, grated lemon zest, ground cinnamon, and sugar, mixing well until you get a smooth mixture.
3. Add the sifted flour and baking powder and start kneading with a pastry spatula: the soft apple cookie dough becomes more compact but remains creamy.
4. Add the apples and gently mix to distribute them evenly.
5. Use a spoon to form the cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each one.
6. Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes, until the cookies are golden and soft.
A sprinkle of powdered sugar and the soft apple cookies are ready… perfect for a snack or a fragrant breakfast!
Storage and Tips
Soft apple cookies can be stored for 3-4 days in a well-closed tin box, away from humidity. I recommend letting them cool completely before enjoying them, so they dry perfectly while maintaining their soft texture.
For this recipe, I use Golden Delicious apples: they are juicy, not too sweet, and rich in fructose, a natural sugar that gives softness and flavor to the dough. However, you can choose the variety you prefer: any type of apple will do and the cookies will still be delicious.
If you want a gluten-free version, you can replace the flour with a gluten-free dessert mix. For an even more fragrant effect, add a pinch of ground ginger along with the cinnamon.
