Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg (50g)
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 1 cup (130g) Granny Smith or Fuji apples, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) milk
  • 1 tbsp (14g) melted unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Peel, core, and dice apples into uniform pieces approximately 1/8 inch in size. Note: Consistency ensures they all cook at the same rate.
  2. Beat the softened butter and brown sugar on medium high speed until pale and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed.
  5. Gently fold in the diced apples using a spatula. Note: Don't overmix or the cookies will get tough.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes until edges are set and lightly browned.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle or dip with the glaze.
  10. Let the glaze set for 10 minutes before serving.