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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect fall treat, combining chewy oats, apples, and warm spices for a comforting dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • ½ cup Butter at room temperature
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar dark brown sugar gives deeper flavor
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats certified gluten-free if needed
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda leavening agent
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves optional
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Fresh Apples finely chopped, use lemon juice to prevent browning
For the Maple Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or non-dairy alternatives
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup or honey/agave as substitute

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Beat the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, ground cloves, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chopped apples.
  5. Scoop two-tablespoon rounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between.
  6. Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the maple glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

To maintain freshness, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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