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A hand holds a powdered sugar-dusted Apple Cookie (Scone) above a plate of similar treats, with a warm, blurred fireplace in the background, creating a cozy atmosphere.
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Apple Cookies (Scones)

More like little morsels of cake or scones, these "cookies" are warm, sweet, moist, and best enjoyed fresh.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cookie, apple recipe, baking, cookie recipe
Servings: 12 cookies
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter softened (8 tablespoons)
  • ½ cup caster sugar or granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teapsoon pure vanilla bean paste
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ apples peeled and diced (such as Honeycrisp)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F (177C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl or stand mixer, add the softened butter and sugar. With the paddle attachment on the mixer, or using a hand mixer, beat the sugar and butter together until smooth.
    A close-up of a glass bowl containing butter and sugar being mixed for Apple Cookies (Scones) with an electric hand mixer, set against a blurred, warm-toned background.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until fully incorporated.
    A hand mixer whips together eggs, sugar, and butter in a clear glass bowl, preparing the base for delicious Apple Cookies (Scones), while sunlight streams through a window in the background.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder with a spoon or whisk. Sift the dry ingredients gradually.
    A hand holding a fork mixes flour with a wet dough mixture in a bowl, starting the process of combining ingredients for baking delicious Apple Cookies (Scones).
  • You should have a sticky dough that holds its shape. If needed, switch to a rubber spatula or use your hands.
  • Stir the diced apples into the cookie dough and mix until incorporated. (I like to use my hands for this part.)
    Chopped apples are poured from a cup into dough for delicious Apple Cookies (Scones), with a blurred festive background featuring warm lights and a decorated tree.
  • Use a large cookie scoop to scoop up the batter. Even out the bottom of the cookies by pressing the scoop against the sides of the bowl. Then transfer the leveled out scoops of dough to the baking sheet. (Our batter made 14 big cookies but you can make them as small or as big as you like.)
    A hand uses a metal scoop to place balls of Apple Cookies (Scones) dough with visible coconut flakes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Other dough balls are already arranged on the sheet, ready for baking.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool, then enjoy warm!
    A hand holds a freshly baked Apple Cookies (Scones) biscuit above a cooling rack with more biscuits. A blurred, festive background with warm lights and a decorated tree sets the cozy holiday scene.

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Notes

  • Don't Sweat It: When my mom was first developing this recipe, she would put all the ingredients in a bowl at once (besides the apples), and the cookies came out great every time. This recipe is very forgiving, so don't worry too much about perfecting the method. 
  • Pour Some Sugar on These: I love the taste and appearance of fresh baked goods dusted in powdered sugar (aka confectioners sugar, aka icing sugar). It's optional but recommended in this recipe. You can make your own powdered sugar by blending cane sugar in a blender or food processor until powdered. 
  • Check Your Baking Powder: Always check the expiration date on your baking powder. You can also test if it's still good by adding some to warm water. It should fizz up right away. 
  • Bake with Measurements: To translate the cup amounts to grams, underneath the ingredient list, select "Metric."

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookie | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
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