Description
These thick and soft Apple Oatmeal Cookies are perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, loaded with old-fashioned oats and fresh chopped apple. They offer a delightful fall flavor and tender texture in every bite, making them an ideal treat for cozy afternoons or sharing with family and friends. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, these cookies are sure to become a favorite seasonal indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups (175 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 grams) chopped apple
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Stir in the old-fashioned rolled oats, then set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and fully combined with a creamy texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the large room temperature egg and pure vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly but intermittently scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl and mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain the cookie’s tender texture.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the chopped apple pieces into the cookie dough until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Portion Dough: Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them adequately to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes or until the tops are set and begin to turn golden brown.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on them for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These thick and soft apple oatmeal cookies are guaranteed to be your new favorite cookie for fall.
- The combination of warm spices and fresh apple makes these cookies perfectly spiced and fragrant.
- Make sure the butter is softened to ensure easy creaming with sugars.
- Using old-fashioned rolled oats provides the best texture; instant oats are not recommended.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets before moving to a wire rack to prevent breaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
