Apple cookies are soft, chewy and fluffy cookies filled with cinnamon apples and lots of cozy warming spices. These easy apple cookies are topped with a creamy maple glaze.
Peel, core and dice one medium apple into ¼ inch pieces. Transfer to a microwave safe bowl. Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Heat the apples in the microwave for 2 minutes or until the apples are soft. Cool to room temperature before using in the recipe.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk in the cooled melted butter with the light brown and granulated sugars until well combined. Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Add the cooled cinnamon apples to the cookie dough using a slotted spoon, to leave as much of the apple liquid in the bowl as possible. Stir the apples into the dough until just combined.
Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C) for about 30 minutes before baking the cookies. Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop the apple cookie dough and place the cookie dough balls onto the lined baking sheet about 3 inches apart.
Bake at 375 F (190 C) for 10 - 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are set and the centers are slightly puffed.Cool the apple cinnamon cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk the maple syrup and milk into the powdered sugar until smooth and well combined. Drizzle the top of each cookie with the maple syrup icing and enjoy.