Description
Enjoy the comforting flavors of fall with these deliciously chewy apple oatmeal cookies, packed with warm spices and tender apple pieces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely diced fresh apples (about 1 medium apple, such as Gala or Fuji)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the finely diced apples.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to the dough.
- Ensure your apples are finely diced so they cook through evenly in the cookies.
- These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT12M
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g