September 21, 2022

Cinnamon Apple Walnut Cookies

Cinnamon Apple Walnut Cookies are one of our favorite fall cookies. I start these apple cookies by stirring together an easy drop cookie dough. Then, I make a rich and creamy Vanilla Glaze and drizzle it all over the cookies. We like these apple cookies for several reasons. First of all, I like that I can make these delicious cookies in just about one hour. Secondly, I like that the dough can be made ahead of time. Then, I can bake up the cookies right before serving them. And, finally, we all love the sweet fall flavors in these cookies.

The Equipment I Used

An Electric Mixer- I used this to mix together the cookies. You could also just stir it together in a bowl.
A Food Scale- For perfect baking results, weigh your flour and sugar.
A Sifter- Use this to sift together the dry ingredients.
A Pastry Bag- I used a pastry bag with a star tip to drizzle on the glaze. You could also just drizzle it on with a spoon. Or you can put the glaze in a plastic bag, and just cut the corner off the bag.

The Ingredients Needed for Cinnamon Apple Walnut Cookies

Flour- Be sure to use all-purpose flour. I always use King Arthur brand flour.
Butter- Use unsalted butter. I always use Kerry Gold Irish butter.
Sugars- I use only Domino brand sugars.
Apples- I used Gala apples, but you could also use Granny Smith apples.
Walnuts- I only use Diamond walnuts.

How I Made my Cookies

First, I made the cookie dough. Be careful to not overbeat the ingredients.
Next, I let the cookies cool completely.
Then, I made the glaze and drizzled it on the cookies.

If you like apples, you need to try these sweet and yummy Cinnamon Apple Walnut Cookies.

Cinnamon Apple Walnut Cookies

Cinnamon butter drop cookies filled with apples and walnuts.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 36

Total Time 46

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings cookies

Equipment

1 baking sheets
Parchment Paper
electric mixer

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Apple Walnut Cookies:

½ cup finely chopped walnuts
1½ cup all-purpose flour (180g)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. each baking powder, baking soda, salt
8 tbsp. softened unsalted butter (112g)
½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1½ cups minced, peeled Gala apples

For the Vanilla Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
½ tsp. vanilla extract
3 tbsp. heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line three large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Toast the walnuts in a skillet on low heat for five minutes.
Sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, with the paddle beater attached, cream together the butter and both sugars. Starting on low speed and then increasing to medium, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until combined and lighter in color, for two to three minutes.
Add the vanilla and egg and beat until just combined. Add the sifted dry ingredients and beat in until just combined.
Stir in the apples and walnuts until just combined.
Drop one tablespoon of dough for each cookie. Space them at least two inches apart. Bake one sheet at a time for 12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown. Cool the cookies on a wire rack until they're completely cooled.
For the Vanilla Glaze: Mix together the sugar, vanilla, and cream. Use a piping bag or a plastic bag with the corner cut off, to apply the glaze to the cookies.