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Apple Fritter Cookies

Bite into Joy: Easy Apple Fritter Cookies with Maple Glaze

Discover the joy of homemade Apple Fritter Cookies with a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for cozy gatherings!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 large Egg can substitute with a flax egg
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Apples the star of the cookies
For the Maple Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup can replace with honey

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Apple Fritter Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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  2. Cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
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  3. Incorporate the egg into the butter-sugar mixture until fully blended.
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  4. Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
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  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
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  6. Fold in the finely chopped apples until evenly distributed in the dough.
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  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
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  9. Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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  10. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth for the glaze.
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  11. Once cookies have cooled, drizzle with the maple glaze and let set before serving.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy creaming. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies soft.

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