Description
Discover the delightful taste of Turkish Apple Cookies, a charming treat combining the sweetness of grated apples with warm cinnamon and a hint of crunch from walnuts or pistachios. These soft, flavorful cookies are perfect for any occasion and offer a unique twist on classic apple desserts.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated apples (about 2–3 medium apples)
Optional Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cookies and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Apples: Grate the apples finely and gently squeeze out any excess juice using a clean cloth. This step prevents the dough from becoming too wet while retaining the apple flavor.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Then add vanilla extract and mix well for enhanced flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Apples and Nuts: Gently fold the grated apples and chopped walnuts or pistachios into the dough to incorporate texture and flavor evenly.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 15–20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Dusting: Once cooled, optionally dust the cookies with powdered sugar for an attractive finish and a hint of extra sweetness.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out excess juice from the grated apples to avoid soggy cookie dough.
- Using softened butter rather than melted will help achieve the proper cookie texture.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts with pistachios or omit nuts altogether for a nut-free version.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves with the cinnamon.
