Description
These Nutmeg Ginger Apple Snaps offer a delightful crunch and are packed with the aromatic flavors of nutmeg, ginger, and sweet Gala apples—perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour (2 1/3 cups)
- Ground ginger (1 1/2 Tablespoons)
- Ground cinnamon (2 teaspoons)
- Grated nutmeg (1 teaspoon)
- Ground cloves (1/8 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/8 teaspoon)
- Butter (1 cup, softened)
- Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
- Brown sugar (3 Tablespoons)
- Molasses (2 Tablespoons)
- Egg (1 large)
- Egg yolk (1 large)
- Gala apples (3)
- White cake sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and prepare a baking sheet.
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Cream softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add granulated and brown sugar; mix until combined.
- Incorporate molasses and blend until absorbed.
- Add eggs, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in dry mixture gradually until just combined.
- Shape dough into balls, flatten, and place on the sheet.
- Top each cookie with a slice of apple.
- Chill dough for 5 minutes, then bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Let cool before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
Substitute Gala apples with any preferred variety.
Chill dough longer in warm conditions to prevent spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg