Apple Cinnamon Cookies Recipe (Gluten Free Option)

Apples, cinnamon, sweetened with the goodness of honey. Autumn Apple Cinnamon Cookies will complement that apple cider, and PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte).

This is fall (or winter, spring, summer…) in a cookie, Get into it!

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The Recipe

Time allotment

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Baking time: 15-16 minutes

Total Time: 30-31 minutes

Yield: 24-28 cookies

Cooking Utensils

• Bowls

• Upright mixer - OR - handheld mixer

• Measuring cups + spoons

• Baking tray

• Cooking spray/ parchment paper

Ingredients

• 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter

• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup (160g) brown sugar

• 1 egg

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 2-3 tsp cinnamon

• 1 1/2 (120g) cup oatmeal

• 2 cups (244g) preferred baking flour

  • Gluten Free Option: Substitute exact amount of gluten free flour + 1/2 tsp xanthan gum (unless your gluten free flour mix already has xanthan gum added)

  • I recommend Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking.Flour (no need for extra xanthan gum)

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• 1/2 cup (85g) 1/4 inch cubed apple pieces

  • I cut up one medium sized gala apple

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Instructions

1. In a bowl, cream together 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, 3/4 cup (160g) brown sugar, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract (wet ingredients)

2. Whisk in 1 egg

3. Stir in 1/4 cup honey

4. In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups (244g) preferred baking flour, 1 1/2 (120g) cup oatmeal, pinch of salt, 2-3 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp baking soda (dry ingredients)

5. Slowly pour 1/4 portions of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until fully combined

6. Fold in 1/2 cup (85g) 1/4 inch cubed apple pieces

7. Take out golf ball sized portions of dough, and roll them together between your palms

8. Line a baking pan with either parchment paper - OR - cooking spray

9. Place dollar-sized balls of dough on the pan

10. Bake the biscuits in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes

11. Allow the biscuits to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before consumption

12. Enjoy!

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Thank you for reading this, lovely! Happy baking!

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