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Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Applesauce Cookies

Three soft, thick applesauce cookies stacked on a speckled white plate, coated in cinnamon sugar.
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Make soft, moist cookies using applesauce for texture and reduced fat. This recipe features warm cinnamon spice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or use 3/4 cup total brown sugar for lower refined sugar)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, applesauce, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewiness, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping.
  • You can substitute half of the flour with whole wheat flour for a slightly heartier texture.
  • If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, increase the cinnamon to 3/4 teaspoon.

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