Soft, chewy, cinnamon-rolled cookies made with North Coast Organic applesauce, finished with a silky white-chocolate bottom and drizzle. These cookies stay tender for days, bake evenly thanks to the applesauce center, and make the perfect holiday treat.

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⭐ Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• ½ cup applesauce (North Coast Organic recommended)

Dry Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Sugar Roll

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

White Chocolate Coating

• 1 bag white chocolate chips

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

• Flour

• Baking soda

• Baking powder

• Salt

Set aside.

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2. Cream the Butter & Sugars

In a stand mixer or mixing bowl, beat together:

• Butter

• Brown sugar

• Granulated sugar

Mix on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until light, fluffy, and creamy.

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3. Add Eggs, Vanilla & Applesauce

Add in:

• Eggs

• Vanilla extract

• Applesauce

Beat on medium-high for 2 minutes, until pale, airy, and fully emulsified.
This step gives the cookies their signature soft, bakery-style texture.

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4. Add Dry Ingredients

Reduce mixer speed to low and slowly add the dry mixture.
Mix until just combined — do not overmix.
Stop once the dough pulls together.

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5. Scoop, Roll & Shape

1. Combine cinnamon + sugar in a small bowl.

2. Scoop the dough using a cookie scoop.

3. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

4. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

5. Using the back of a spoon, gently press the center to create a shallow well.

6. Add ½–1 teaspoon applesauce into the center for extra moisture and flavor.

This helps the cookie bake evenly and stay soft in the middle.

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6. Bake

• Convection oven: 325°F for 9–11 minutes

• Standard oven: 350°F for 9–11 minutes

Bake until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly underbaked — they’ll set as they cool.

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7. Melt White Chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine:

• White chocolate chips

• Coconut oil

Heat in 20–30 second increments, stirring until smooth and glossy.

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8. Coat & Drizzle

Once cookies have cooled completely:

1. Place a tablespoon of melted white chocolate onto parchment.

2. Gently press the bottom of the cookie onto the chocolate and wiggle to coat.

3. Drizzle extra white chocolate across the top for a beautiful finish.

4. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate to firm quickly.

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Pro Tips for Perfect Cookies

• If dough is very soft, refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before baking.

• Add cinnamon or apple pie spice directly into the dough for extra warmth.

• Fold in white chocolate chips or toffee pieces for added texture.

• Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months — bake straight from frozen (add 1–2 minutes).