This Eggless Apple Cookies recipe makes a soft, chewy, and delicious treat. Instead of eggs, applesauce keeps them moist and helps hold everything together. A touch of cinnamon adds warmth and brings out the apple flavor.
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You may also mix in nuts or raisins for extra texture and taste. These cookies have a slightly crisp outside and a soft center—perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!
Ingredients
Gather the following ingredients to make these eggless apple cookies:
- All-purpose flour - sift the flour to remove any lumps for a smoother texture. A gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour can be used as a substitute.
- Baking soda and ground cinnamon
- Butter - use unsalted, softened butter
- Granulated sugar and brown sugar - you may use light or dark brown sugar
- Apple - use a baking apple such as Granny Smith, Fuji or Gala. Peel and finely grate the apple.
- Applesauce - use unsweetened applesauce
- Optional - want to make these cookies even better? Try adding your favorite mix-ins, like raisins, walnuts, dried cranberries or anything else you love.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Follow these simple steps, and you'll have delicious eggless apple cookies ready to enjoy in no time:
1 - Place flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Whisk together until well combined. Set aside.
2 - Peel an apple and grate finely. Place apple pieces on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Set aside.
3 - Using a hand-held or stand- mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix butter and sugar together until smooth.
4 - Add applesauce and grated apple. Mix until smooth.
5 - Add dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
6 - Optional: stir in any additional ingredients such as nuts, raisins, etc... Place dough in refrigerator for one hour to allow flavors to meld.
7 - Scoop approximately 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough and place on prepared baking sheets. Leave approximately 2" of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
8 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 - 12 minutes at 350℉ (177℃). The cookies will be a light golden color on top. Remove pans from oven and let cool for 10 minutes then move to cool completely on wire racks.
Equipment
Gather the following equipment to make this eggless apple cookie recipe:
- Electric mixer hand or stand mixer
- Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
- Cookie Sheet Pans lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
- Rubber spatula
- Cookie Scoop optional (for even sized cookies)
Storage
Place the cookies in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, wrap well and place in freezer for up to 2 months.
FAQ
Applesauce adds moisture to to these cookies, it is fat-free and makes the treat a bit lighter. Additionally, it's a great plant-based substitute for those avoiding eggs.
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I hope you enjoy these eggless apple cookies as much as my family and friends have over the years!
📋 Recipe
Eggless Apple Cookie Recipe
Equipment
- Electric mixer hand or stand mixer
- Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
- 2 Cookie Sheet Pans lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
- Rubber spatula
- Cookie Scoop optional (for even sized cookies)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups All-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Salt optional
- ½ Cup Granulated sugar
- ½ Cup Brown sugar light or dark
- ¼ Cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 Large Apple Peeled and grated
Instructions
- Place flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Whisk together until well combined.
- Peel and grate an apple. Place apple pieces on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
- Using a hand-held or stand- mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix butter and sugar together until smooth.
- Add applesauce and grated apple and mix until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Optional: stir in any additional ingredients such as nuts, raisins, etc...
- Place dough in refrigerator for one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat oven to 350℉ (177℃)
- Prepare two baking sheets by lining with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Scoop approximately 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough and place on prepared baking sheets. Leave approximately 2" of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 - 12 minutes. The cookies will be a light golden color on top.
- Remove pans from oven and let cool for 10 minutes then move to cool completely on wire racks.
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