Description
These Turkish Apple Cookies are a delightful treat that marries the sweetness of apples with a hint of cinnamon in a tender, buttery pastry. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee, these fruit-filled cookies are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Apple Filling:
- 2 medium apples, peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine grated apples, 1/4 cup sugar, and cinnamon. Cook until apples soften and mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Dough: Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add yogurt, vanilla, then mix in flour, baking powder, and salt gradually until a dough forms.
- Form the Cookies: Divide dough, fill each portion with apple mixture, and seal.
- Bake: Arrange cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Dust and Serve: Cool the cookies, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
- Best served fresh but can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Pears can be used as a substitute for apples.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
