Description
Delightfully soft and chewy Apple Oatmeal Cookies packed with the warm flavors of cinnamon and sweet dried apples. These classic cookies combine tender oats and buttery dough for a perfect treat ideal for snack time or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apples
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies properly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 to 7 minutes. This step ensures a smooth and airy dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the two eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until fully incorporated, contributing to the cookies’ rich flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet Mixture: Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing well after each addition to form a consistent dough base.
- Add Oats and Dried Apples: Stir in the old-fashioned oats and chopped dried apples until evenly combined, adding texture and bursts of fruity sweetness.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, signaling they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Let the cookies stand on the baking sheets for 1 minute before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.
Notes
- Make sure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- Use old-fashioned oats rather than instant oats for a chewier texture.
- Dried apples add concentrated sweetness and a chewy bite; you can substitute with raisins or dried cranberries if preferred.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For softer cookies, do not overbake; remove as soon as edges begin to brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
