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Eggless Apple Cookies Recipe

Mar 6, 2025 · Leave a Comment

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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!

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Ingredients

Gather the following ingredients to make these eggless apple cookies:

ingredients needed to make the eggless apple cookie recipe including flour, apple, applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and butter
  • 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:

whisking together flour, baking soda and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl

1 - Place flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Whisk together until well combined. Set aside.

grating a baking apple

2 - Peel an apple and grate finely. Place apple pieces on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Set aside.

butter and sugars in a mixing bowl

3 - Using a hand-held or stand- mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix butter and sugar together until smooth.

applesauce and grated apple added to mixing bowl

4 - Add applesauce and grated apple. Mix until smooth.

dry ingredients added to mixing bowl to make dough

5 - Add dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.

raisins added to mixing bowl with eggless apple cookies recipe dough

6 - Optional: stir in any additional ingredients such as nuts, raisins, etc... Place dough in refrigerator for one hour to allow flavors to meld.

apple cookie dough made without eggs scooped onto baking sheet

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.

eggless apple cookies cooking on a wire rack

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)
eggless apple cookies on a napkin with basket of apples in the background

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

Why use applesauce to replace eggs in this recipe?

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.

More apple dessert ideas

Looking for anything apple!? Try these dessert recipes:

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    Apple Oatmeal Bars

I hope you enjoy these eggless apple cookies as much as my family and friends have over the years!

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stacks of cookies on a countertop with cookie jar and basket of apples in the background

Eggless Apple Cookie Recipe

Experience the warmth of homemade cookies with this easy eggless apple cookie recipe. Moist and flavorful, these cookies are a must-try.
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Prep Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Cooling Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 52 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 68 kcal

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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Notes

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 73mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword caramel apple cookies, eggless cookies
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