Description
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy treats combining hearty rolled oats, fresh apple chunks, and warm cinnamon spice. These cookies offer a wholesome, naturally sweet flavor with a perfect balance of texture and warmth that’s ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for vegan)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (or flaxseed egg for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh apple, finely chopped (about 1 medium apple)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Finely chop the fresh apple and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy and light, about 3-4 minutes, forming a tender cookie base.
- Add the Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, beating on medium speed until combined and the batter is smooth and emulsified.
- Combine Dry Ingredients with Wet Mixture: Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Fold in Apples: Gently stir in the chopped apples, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto a lined baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for best texture.
Notes
- Choose crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and flavor contrast.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and chewy.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use fresh cinnamon for a more fragrant and flavorful spice profile.
- Remove cookies from the oven when edges are set but centers are still soft to retain perfect chewiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg