Description
These applesauce cookies are incredibly flavorful and simple to make, combining key ingredients like applesauce and brown sugar for a delightful treat perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (12 ½ oz/355 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) applesauce
- 1 ¼ cups (8 oz/225 g) dark brown sugar
- ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) cinnamon sugar, for rolling
- ¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) butter, melted
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the egg, applesauce, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter, whisking until smooth.
- Fold in the flour mixture, then chill the dough for at least two hours, until firm enough to scoop.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial for better texture and handling.
You can substitute light brown sugar for dark if preferred.
Feel free to add nuts or raisins for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg