Description

These Applesauce Cookies are delightful with their soft texture and sweet, comforting flavors. Made with simple ingredients, these cookies promise to be a hit for any occasion, from a comforting snack to a cozy dessert option.

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

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

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; whisk until smooth.
Fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, then chill the dough for at least 2 hours to firm it up for scooping.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for the best texture.
Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg