Apple Crisp Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Ginger: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
• Unsalted butter, melted: 1/2 cup (113g)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Apples, peeled and diced: 2 cups (300g)
• Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Old-fashioned oats: 1/2 cup (30g)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

12-15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter and vanilla extract. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. Stir in the apples.
5. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and oats. Sprinkle over the apple mixture.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Nutritional Information (per cookie):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Sugar: 20g
• Protein: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Chewy and crispy
• Warm and comforting
• Sweet and tart
• Perfect for fall or winter
• A classic American dessert

User Comments:

• "These cookies are absolutely delicious! They're soft and chewy on the inside, with a crispy cinnamon-sugar topping. I love the combination of apples and spices." - Sarah
• "These are the best apple crisp cookies I've ever had. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again and again." - John
• "These cookies are the perfect fall dessert. They're warm and comforting, and they have just the right amount of sweetness and tartness." - Mary

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
• If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheet instead.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.