Ingredients:
Wet Ingredients:
2 eggs (room temperature)
100 grams (1/2 cup or 3.5 oz) sugar
100 grams (3.5 oz) butter (softened)
Dry Ingredients:
320-340 grams plain flour (2 1/4 – 2 1/2 cups), add gradually
14 grams (3 teaspoons) baking powder
Pinch of salt
Add-ins:
2 apples, peeled and diced
Optional: cinnamon for dusting
For Dusting:
Icing sugar
Optional: cinnamon (for mixing with icing sugar)
Directions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
Prepare the Dough:
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Add Apples:
Gently fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed in the dough.
Shape the Cookies:
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
Cool and Dust:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with icing sugar, and optionally, a sprinkle of cinnamon mixed with the icing sugar for extra flavor
Enjoy