Description
Apple Crumb Cookies are the perfect homemade treat that combines the warm flavors of fresh apples with a crunchy crumb topping. These cookies are an irresistible fall dessert, ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy afternoons, or weekend baking. With tender apple pieces, a cinnamon-spiced dough, and a delightful crumble topping, they offer the comforting taste of classic apple pie in portable cookie form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Fuji)
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for crumble)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (for crumble)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crumble)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with nonstick baking paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Fold in diced apples.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour, and butter for crumble. Use fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until crumbly.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing apart. Press crumble topping onto each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of pumpkin spice.
- Ensure butter is softened for easier mixing.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freeze in layers separated by parchment paper for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg