Description
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are a comforting and chewy treat combining wholesome oats with fresh apple pieces and warm cinnamon spice. Perfect for any time of year, these easy-to-make cookies offer a soft texture and nostalgic fall flavors, ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Others
- 1 cup Fresh Apples, peeled and diced (about 1 medium apple)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Start by peeling and dicing fresh apples into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution and moist bites throughout the cookies.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly combine all the dry components.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat softened butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy, creating a creamy base for the dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, followed by vanilla extract, blending until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry oat mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold in diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking down the pieces.
- Shape and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie to allow spreading. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
Notes
- Use Fresh Apples: Choose crisp, tart varieties like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness and texture.
- Don’t Overmix: Mixing the dough just enough prevents tough cookies and keeps them soft.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies that hold their shape better.
- Control Moisture: Ensure diced apples are dry to avoid overly wet dough and soggy cookies.
- Use Parchment Paper: Baking on parchment prevents sticking and promotes even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon oatmeal cookies, soft oatmeal cookies, fall cookies, chewy apple cookies, homemade cookies
