Apple Cookies (VIDEO) By Kelly Miller • March26,2019 • 15 Comments 3.3K 18 Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Apple cookies with peanut butter, cinnamon, and chunks of real apple! Perfect cookies to go with your morning coffee! We always have apples in this house! And because of that, I’m always looking for new ways to use apples since we love them so much. These apple cookies, with creamy peanut butter, are the perfect morning or afternoon snack! What kind of apples are used in this recipe? Any kind! Really! I know there are charts on the internet that show which kind is better for what use, but really, just use whatever type is hanging out on your counter top. How small should the apples be diced? Shoot for around 1/2 inch cubed pieces. Any larger and they might not be cooked through – which is ok with apples, they’d just be a bit crunchy in the cookie. How to make apple cookies: In a stand mixer, blend butter, sugars, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla. Add in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add in diced apple and blend until just mixed. Roll into cookies, criss cross the top with a fork, and bake. Can apple cookies be frozen? Absolutely! Make sure the cookies are cooled completely and pack them into freezer storage bags for best results. Can this recipe be doubled? I’ve doubled this recipe before and it turned out fantastic! It’s a great way to use up more apples or make a large batch of cookies for the holidays. Just double the ingredients as listed below. Did you like this recipe for apple cookies? Please leave a rating and a comment below this post! Apple Cookies Apple cookies recipe with peanut butter, cinnamon and diced apple. 4.43 from 21 votes Print Pin Rate Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: apple cookies recipe Prep Time: 15 minutes minutesCook Time: 12 minutes minutesTotal Time: 27 minutes minutes Servings: 24 cookies Calories: 133kcal Author: Kelly Miller Ingredients▢ 1/2 cup butter softened▢ 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter▢ 1/2 cup sugar▢ 1/2 cup brown sugar▢ 1 egg▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract▢ 1 1/2 cups flour▢ 1/2 tsp baking soda▢ 1/2 tsp salt▢ 1/2 tsp cinnamon▢ 1 cup apple finely diced InstructionsIn the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and both sugars.Add in egg and vanilla extract and beat well.Add in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Beat until well mixed.Stir in diced apple.Drop by rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet.Press a criss-cross pattern on the tops with a fork, if desired, and bake at 375 for 12-14 minutes.Cook on wire racks and store in an airtight container. Video NutritionCalories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 57mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg Tried this recipe?Follow me @mostlyhomemademom or tag #MostlyHomemadeMom! 3.3K 18
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says August 21, 2014 at 1:14 pm Great idea to combine two favorites! I love to dip my apple slices in nut butter! Reply
Melanie Bauer says August 21, 2014 at 6:05 pm Love the addition of apple to this classic cookie! Reply
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says August 22, 2014 at 11:39 am Me too, Marjory. It's a favorite snack of mine! Reply
Laura Denman says August 26, 2014 at 2:54 pm I discovered the wonderful combination of apple and peanut butter on a whim one day and haven't looked back since. It's so nice! I hope to try these cookies one day this autumn as they sound delicious and look so inviting. P.S. I found you via Time to Sparkle =) Reply
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says August 28, 2014 at 8:38 pm Peanut butter and apples is such a great snack….what a fantastic idea for a cookie! Reply
Wendy says October 17, 2018 at 12:46 pm Excited to try this recipe! Do these cookies come out soft or crunchy? Reply
Kelly Miller says October 18, 2018 at 1:43 pm They usually come out soft for me, Wendy! One of the reasons why I love these cookies so much. Enjoy! Reply
Wendy says November 6, 2019 at 2:30 pm I’ve made these cookies twice now and both times they came out wonderful and I love the taste. My mother used to cut apple slices and spread peanut butter on them and I never would try them, so when I saw this recipe I decided to try them in honor of her. Now I regret not trying her apple slices! haha Great, soft cookie and I can taste the apple, the peanut butter and the cinnamon. Thank you! Reply
Susan says November 10, 2020 at 12:38 am Very easy to make and quite delicious. I did notice the written instructions forgot to tell you to add peanut butter at same time as butter, and instead of stating “cool” on wire racks it says “cook” . If you want to make the fork crisscross design I highly recommend dipping the fork in sugar first, otherwise the dough is too sticky and your design will not come out. Will be making again for the holidays. Reply
Marie Sykes says March 23, 2021 at 10:27 pm Nice combination of apples, peanut butter and cinnamon. Only one problem, only made 1 dozen, hubby and I will have them gone in no time. Definitely a keeper…..YUM! Reply