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Nutmeg Ginger Apple Snaps

Nutmeg Ginger Apple Snaps: Cozy Cookies for Fall Bliss

These Nutmeg Ginger Apple Snaps are delightful cookies, perfect for autumn with their rich combination of spices and sweet apple topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat for a denser cookie
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon consider sprinkling extra on top
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger fresh grated is an excellent alternative
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg fresh is recommended for best taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves adjust or omit based on preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt essential for balance
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened) ensure well softened for easy creaming
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar coconut sugar can be a great substitute
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar infuses moisture and chewiness
  • 1/4 cup molasses maple syrup can be a lighter alternative
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger boosts warmth and freshness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for added flavor
  • 1 large egg no substitutes recommended
For the Topping
  • 2 Gala apples sliced thin can substitute with any sweet apple variety
  • to taste coarse sugar and cake sparkles for decorative finish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon of grated nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  3. Cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of molasses, and 1 tablespoon of fresh grated ginger until fluffy.
  4. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture and mix just until combined.
  6. Roll the dough into balls (2-3 tablespoons each) and place them on the baking sheet, flattening slightly.
  7. Press thin slices of Gala apples into the center of each cookie and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use freshly grated spices for maximum flavor and avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.

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