Seductive Applesauce Cookies
These Seductive Applesauce Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with the warmth of cinnamon and a subtle sweetness from applesauce, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1/3 Cup ungsalzene Butter (at room temperature) For a soft, rich base.
- 1/2 Cup brauner Zucker oder Kokoszucker Brown sugar adds depth; coconut sugar is a lower glycemic option.
- 1 Cup Apfelmus Homemade or store-bought.
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilleextrakt Essential for aroma.
- 1 Large Ei Vital for binding.
- 1 1/2 Cups Allzweckmehl The foundation of the dough.
- 1 Teaspoon Backpulver To ensure a good rise.
- 1 Teaspoon Zimt For warmth.
- 1 Teaspoon gemahlene Muskatnuss For depth.
- 1/2 Teaspoon gemahlene Nelken (optional) Warm addition that can be omitted.
- 1/2 Teaspoon Natron Works with baking powder.
For the topping
- 1 Tablespoon brauner Zucker oder Kokoszucker For sprinkling on top.
- 1/2 Teaspoon Zimt For sprinkling on top.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in applesauce, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves (if using), and baking soda in a separate bowl. Gradually fold this into your wet mixture until just combined.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, place heaping tablespoons of dough on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- During the last 5 minutes of baking, mix together the topping ingredients.
- As soon as you remove the cookies from the oven, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the tops.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use fresh spices and high-quality butter for the best flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to three months.