Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Chewy, flavorful oatmeal cookies filled with sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and optional mix-ins like walnuts and raisins. These cookies are perfect for a cozy snack or dessert, especially during fall!
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.
Notes
For a variation, try adding dried cranberries or chopped pecans in place of raisins or walnuts. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
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