Apple Oatmeal Cookies are a heady meeting of robust oats, apples’ sweet touch, and spicy grounding. When mixed with walnuts and raisins for bite and flavor, these intentionally inelegant cookies are best for noshing and sharing or pairing with hot beverages. The crispy edge and gooey centers make this an irresistible treat for toddlers and grown-ups!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Warm and Comforting Flavors: This combination screams apple pie meets hug in cookie form with a dash of cinnamon.
Chewy and Soft: Oats are plush with chewiness; butter is definitely there for the melt-in-your-mouth bite.
Different Add-Ins: There’s a crisp-chew at the end if there are walnuts; lovers of dried-flower smell adore the raisins, so you likely want to add raisins or walnuts, potentially both.
Quick and Easy: Pantry-stocked, these cookies take no time at all to prepare and will hence prove a hit for your impromptu plans.
For the Entire Family: Highly popular with both kids and adults, these cookies are perfect for piling into lunchboxes with school snacks or snacks at any other time for everyone.
Key Ingredients
Unsalted Butter: Richness and helps to retain some softness along with all that flavor from the oven. For wet creaming with sugar, the butter is better allowed to sit at room temperature.
Brown Sugar: Sweetness nuanced by a hint of molasses for structure and chew.
Rolled Oats: It’s the main star! Thick-cut, old-fashioned oats form a cereal-killer sight on the baked cookie.
Apples: Opt for crisp tart Granny Smith or Honeycrisp sweet apples and cut small and uniformly for consistent distribution.
Cinnamon,Sold Ground: Pierces the soft spiced notes that are in the apples.
Complete list of ingredients with quantities and instructions is located in the recipe card below
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Set the Temperature: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Baking Sheets: Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugars
Beat Together: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together:
1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Mix Until Fluffy: Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Incorporate Eggs: Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next.
Add Vanilla: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
Whisk Together: In a separate bowl, whisk together:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender cookies.
Step 5: Stir in Oats and Apples
Add Mix-Ins: Fold in:
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup finely chopped apples (peeled and cored)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup raisins
Mix Evenly: Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 6: Scoop and Bake
Portion the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Step 7: Cool the Cookies
Initial Cooling: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes to firm up.
Transfer to Rack: Use a spatula to transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and Enjoy
These oatmeal apple cookies are perfect for a cozy snack or dessert. The combination of chewy oats, sweet apples, and warm cinnamon makes them a delightful treat!
Serving Suggestions
Apple Oatmeal Cookies on its own tastes delicious, but you can level up your snacking experience through these ways:
Tea or Coffee: A cup of warm coffee or tea for a relaxing afternoon delight.
Dessert: Heat it up and serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle it with caramel sauce.
On a Snack Platter: Create a fall-inspired charcuterie with sliced apples, some cheese, and nuts around the cookies.
Gifts for the Holidays: Put them in a festive tin or bag to and give serve as a meaningful and easy homemade gift.
Storage Tips
Room temperature: Keep up to four days in an airtight container at room temperature. Add a slice of bread to keep soft.
Refrigeration: If you keep your kitchen warm and moist, keep the cookies in the fridge and good for a week.
Freezing:
Dough: Scoop out into balls and freeze in trays. When firm, transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Bake straight from freezer, adding 1-2 minutes’ cooking time.
Coold baked Cookies: Freeze cooled cookies in a single layer, Transfer to airtight container after. Thaw them at room temperature when ready to eat.
Variations
Nut-Free: Omit the walnut and include sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds accordingly for a nut-free nut topping.
Spices: Add a plush-ness of flavor with a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves to the cinnamon.
Chocolate Additions: The raisins can be substituted by chocolate chips as per your sweet tooth, craving.
Cranberry Apple: Change for dried cranberries instead of raisins for more tart and fruity flavors.
Gluten-Free: Make sure oats and flour are gluten free or mix a gluten-free 1:1 replacement for a special diet.
Conclusion
These Apple Oatmeal Cookies are the epitome of comfort; they also offer flavor and texture. The kind of thing that brings back sweet memories of home- best whether enjoyed with loved ones or enjoyed while having an interesting book. By its own flavor, it’s not necessary to strictly follow a recipe; it just means that those cookies become a favorite in the baking scene.
Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and finely chopped apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
- 1/2 cup raisins optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in rolled oats, chopped apples, and, if desired, walnuts and raisins. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
