Apple biscuits, the soft version that keeps for several days

Apple cookies are a great alternative to traditional shortbread cookies when you want a softer dessert. The fruit in the dough makes them particularly pleasant to bite into. To make these soft and fragrant apple cookies, you only need common ingredients: eggs, sugar, oil, flour, baking powder, and, of course, apples cut into small pieces. Their preparation doesn't require perfect shapes or complicated preparation, making this recipe suitable even for those with little experience with homemade desserts.

Another important aspect concerns storage. Precisely because they contain fresh fruit, these sweets have different characteristics than dry biscuits. Before storing them, they should be cooled completely, avoiding placing them in a container while still warm. Once cooled, they can be placed in a tightly closed food container and stored in a cool, dry place. This way, apple biscuits can be stored for several days, limiting the loss of their characteristic softness. However, it is always a good idea to check their appearance, aroma, and consistency before eating, especially after a few days.

Ingredients for making soft apple biscuits

• 2 eggs
• 100 g of sugar
• 100 ml of seed oil
• 350 g of flour
• 16 g of baking powder
• 2 bodies

Step-by-step recipe for apple biscuits

• First, wash the apples thoroughly, peel them, and remove the core. Then cut them into small, evenly sized cubes: this will allow them to distribute themselves better throughout the batter and soften during cooking.
• Crack the eggs into a large bowl, add the sugar, and begin mixing. It's not necessary to make a particularly complex mixture: just combine the ingredients well.
• Pour in the seed oil and flavor the dough with the grated lemon zest, being careful to use only the outer part of the peel.
• Gradually add the flour and baking powder. Continue kneading the mixture until it becomes a soft, consistent dough, compact enough to be spooned into portions.
• Add the previously prepared apple pieces and gently fold them in. It's important to distribute them evenly so that each cookie contains a good amount of fruit.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out portions of dough and arrange them on the surface, leaving a little space between each cookie. The look can be intentionally rustic.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes, checking for doneness during the last few minutes. The cookies should be lightly golden on the outside but still soft.
• Once ready, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely. Once they're cold, add a light dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
• To preserve them longer without ruining their consistency, wait until they no longer have any residual heat and place them in a tightly closed food container, stored away from sources of heat and humidity.

The result is a simple, homemade cookie with a soft interior thanks to the small pieces of apple and a delicate lemon scent. They're delicious freshly baked, but they can also be made ahead of time to have something sweet on hand for the next few days. The crucial step is to let them cool completely before storing them: this prevents the heat from producing condensation inside the container. A small touch that helps these apple cookies last longer and allows you to rediscover, even in the days following their preparation, all the pleasure of a soft, homemade dessert.