Simple and delicious cookies with pieces of apple: a moist dessert that will scent the whole home recept

Name: Simple and delicious cookies with pieces of apple: a moist dessert that will scent the whole home
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 1–2 apples (cut into small pieces); 50 ml lukewarm milk; 5 g dry yeast; 60 g sugar (1 tablespoon for the starter, the rest for the dough); 2 eggs; 1 packet of vanilla sugar; a pinch of salt; 150 g softened butter; approx. 360 g plain flour (added gradually according to dough consistency)

Easy to prepare
20 portions
55 minutes

Jan, 16. 12. 2025

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Baking with apples has a unique atmosphere. The scent of butter, vanilla and fresh apples can quickly create a cozy home. These simple cookies with pieces of apple are exactly that – soft, delicate and mildly fruity. They have a moist texture thanks to butter and milk, a pleasant sweetness, and juicy apple pieces that give each bite a fresh note. They are great as a quick snack, a sweet accompaniment to coffee, or as a dessert for children and adults. The recipe is simple, proven and suitable even for beginners.

For 20 portions

Ingredients

1–2 apples (cut into small pieces)
50 ml lukewarm milk
5 g dry yeast
60 g sugar (1 tablespoon for the starter, the rest for the dough)
2 eggs
1 packet of vanilla sugar
a pinch of salt
150 g softened butter
approx. 360 g plain flour (added gradually according to dough consistency)

Preparation procedure

Activation of the yeast Gently warm the milk until it is just lukewarm. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and the dry yeast. Let stand for 10 minutes until the mixture foams. This will ensure the dough rises well.
Preparing the base mixture In a larger bowl, beat the eggs with the remaining sugar, vanilla sugar and a pinch of salt until light and frothy. Add the softened butter and mix until a smooth cream forms.
Combining the starter and dough Pour the risen yeast into the egg mixture and mix well. Gradually add the flour and mix until you get a soft, slightly sticky but well-moldable dough.
Adding the apples Fold in the small pieces of apple so they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Shaping the cookies Lightly roll out the dough on a floured surface to a medium-thick sheet. For a slight caramelization you can sprinkle the surface with a little sugar. Cut the cookies to the desired size with a cutter or knife and transfer them to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Proofing Let the cookies rest for 15–20 minutes at room temperature so the dough can rise slightly.
Baking Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 15–18 minutes, until the cookies turn golden.
Cooling Let the cookies cool on a wire rack. They taste great warm or at room temperature.

Quick info

Servings: approx. 20 cookies

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Proofing time: 20 minutes

Baking time: 15–18 minutes

Total time: approx. 55 minutes

Conclusion

These simple apple cookies are a great choice when you want to quickly bake something tender, moist and fruity. Thanks to the butter and the incorporated starter, they are fluffy and soft, while the apples add freshness and pleasant juiciness. The recipe is uncomplicated, quick and the result is always worth it. They are ideal for children, for tea time or just as a small sweet treat with afternoon coffee.