Description

These delightful applesauce cookies are soft, tender, and lightly spiced with cinnamon. Made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and brown sugar, they offer a healthier twist on classic cookies. Perfect for a quick snack or a light dessert, these cookies are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined to distribute the leavening and spice evenly.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, blend the unsweetened applesauce with brown sugar until smooth. Then stir in the egg until fully incorporated, creating a smooth, sweet wet mixture.
Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined. Take care not to overmix, which can make the cookies tough.
Portion Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them adequately to allow for slight spreading during baking.
Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until cookies are lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the middle.
Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Use unsweetened applesauce to control sugar content and keep the cookies moist without added fat.
Do not overmix the dough to maintain a tender cookie texture.
Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before moving to wire racks to avoid breaking.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
Optional: Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture and flavor.