Applesauce Cookies Recipe

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: applesauce cookies, healthy cookies

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 121kcal

Author: Hanelore Dumitrache

These applesauce cookies are soft, warmly spiced and finished with white chocolate. An easy cookie recipe made with pantry ingredients.

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Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter , softened
¾ cup light brown sugar
1 egg
2/3 cup applesauce
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Decoration

1/3 cup white chocolate , melted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Cream the butter with the sugar until fluffy, approximatelyt 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, then mix again to combine. Pour in the applesauce and mix once more to fully incorporate.
Separately, whisk or sift the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Using a spatula, combine the dry and wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, place the cookie dough onto the cookie sheet and pat down to flatten. Leave 1 or 2 inches spaces between the cookies, as they will spread when baking.
Bake for 10 minutes or until the surface looks golden. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, drizzle with melted white chocolate.
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Notes

Storage: These cookies are best stored at room temperature. Place in an airtight container and store in a dry place for up to 3 days. Although these cookies can last for longer, they can taste stale after 3 days.

Freezing: For longer storage, you can also freeze applesauce cookies. Place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3-4 months. Thaw at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. You can also wrap in a paper towel and heat in the microwave for 15 seconds to get them warm and gooey again.

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