Soft cookies with apples and turmeric

Name: Soft cookies with apples and turmeric
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 32
Ingredients: Golden delicious apples 3.5 oz; Powdered turmeric 4 ¼ tsp; Lemon juice 1.4 tbsp; Type 00 flour 2 ½ cups; Butter ½ cup; Eggs (2 whole) 3.9 oz; Sugar ½ cup; Baking powder 1 tsp; Sugar to taste

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Makes: 32
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Soft apple turmeric cookies are, honestly, just a tasty twist on a classic treat from Italian kitchens, perfect for when autumn rolls in. Across Italy, people really love to experiment with cookie flavors, and this is where apples and turmeric really, really shine together. And look, the apples bring that sweet taste everyone loves, while turmeric, known as 'zafferano d’India' in Italy, adds this golden color and a slightly earthy kick. You know, this mix doesn’t just look good—it makes each bite extra moist and delicious.

For anyone who enjoys a fresh spin on traditional sweets, the soft apple turmeric cookies are a real hit. The scent is warm and inviting, ideal for chilly evenings when you crave something special yet familiar. And the thing is, as surprising as it sounds, turmeric in cookies works way, way better than you might think. For real, it gives a pop of color, and with the apples, you get a tender bite that feels almost like biting into a tiny cake. Super tasty.

Fans of the apple turmeric cookie recipe often use regional apples from Trentino or South Tyrol, known for being extra juicy and crisp. This combo makes these cookies different from the usual snacks. Plus, with more people trying out healthy apple turmeric cookies or even gluten-free versions, this treat is becoming a favorite at gatherings all across Italy. And listen, some bakers add a touch of cinnamon or ginger, turning them into spiced apple turmeric cookies.

However you tweak the recipe, you end up with cookies that look bright and feel soft to the touch, with a taste that’s both fresh and kinda exotic. Exploring these cookies offers a fun way to dive into Italian baking traditions and discover just how well apples and turmeric go together. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just looking to try something new, these cookies promise a wonderful treat that captures the core of Italian creativity and culinary charm. Really, you can't go wrong.

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for about 30 cookies: Golden delicious apples 3.5 oz (100 g); Powdered turmeric 4 ¼ tsp (20 g); Lemon juice 1.4 tbsp (20 g); Type 00 flour 2 ½ cups (300 g); Butter ½ cup (100 g); Eggs 3.9 oz (110 g) - (2 whole); Sugar ½ cup (100 g); Baking powder 1 tsp (5 g)

for garnish: Sugar to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Soft cookies with apples and turmeric

To make soft cookies with apples and turmeric, first wash the apples, then cut them into wedges and remove the core 1. Place the sliced apples into a blender cup, add the lemon juice 2, and blend the mixture with an immersion blender 3.

You need to obtain a smooth puree 4. Now work on the dough: in a bowl, pour the flour 4 and chopped butter 5, knead with your hands to crumble the butter, then add the sugar 6.

Season with powdered turmeric 7 and start mixing the ingredients with your hands. Then add the eggs 8, continuing to knead, and the baking powder 9.

Transfer the dough to a pastry board 10 and form a uniform and compact dough ball 11. Now create a roll 12 and cut 30-32 pieces weighing about 0.7 oz each.

Roll each piece to form balls 13. Place the small balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper 14. Press with your index finger in the center of the cookies to create a hollow 15.

Fill the cookies with the previously prepared apple puree 16. Sprinkle the surface with sugar 17 and bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F for 20 minutes. After baking, remove the soft apple and turmeric cookies 18 and let them cool slightly before enjoying them.

Storage

Soft cookies with apples and turmeric will keep for 2-3 days under a glass dome. You can freeze the raw dough or the already formed cookies, but without the apple puree.

Tip

To better maintain their shape during baking, especially when the ambient temperature is very high, let the raw cookies firm up in the fridge before baking them.

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Soft cookies with apples and turmeric

PRESENTATION

INGREDIENTS

How to prepare Soft cookies with apples and turmeric

Storage

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