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Apple Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

The BEST Apple Oatmeal Cookies are a classic soft and chewy oatmeal cookie recipe with apples baked in - the perfect apple cinnamon recipe for fall.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 4 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $8

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup (124g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅔ cups (142g) quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup (126g) finely chopped apples

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and flour. Set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. (You can also use a large bowl and a hand mixer.) Cream until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Mix in eggs, and vanilla and beat until smooth.
  • Gradually mix in dry ingredients until smooth, being careful not to over mix. Add oats and mix until all combined.
  • Peel, core, and chop your apples. Be sure to cut them small so they aren’t large chunks in your cookies. Stir apples into cookie dough.
  • Scoop 2 tablespoon sized balls of dough and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silpat baking mat and place the cookie dough balls 2” apart.
  • Bake for 11-15 minutes, until the bottom is slightly golden. Cool on cookie sheets for 10 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days. They can also be frozen in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up to 2 months.

Notes

  • Make your own quick cook oats if you don’t have old fashioned by pulsing them in a blender or food processor.
  • Nuts: Add 1 cup chopped nuts to the batter with the apples. Walnuts or pecans would be delicious.
  • The ingredients shot and video show the recipe doubled - you can double this recipe no problem.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg