Description
These Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies feature a delightful blend of flavors from apples and warm spices. With a quick prep and simple ingredients, they are a perfect homemade treat for cookie lovers looking for something sweet yet wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup (160g) unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups (170g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
- 1 and 1/4 cups (156g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) light or dark brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (90g) finely diced apples
- 1/2 cup (63g) chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 cup (112g) sifted confectioners’ sugar
- pinch salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the applesauce over medium heat until it boils lightly, then reduce to a simmer until it thickens, about 10 minutes. Let it cool in a bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
- In a bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg, then set aside.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a mixer for about 5 minutes. Add the cooled applesauce, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Slowly mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in diced apples and walnuts (if using) until the dough is well-mixed and thick.
- Use a cookie scoop to place dough mounds about 3 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake cookies for 14–16 minutes until edges are slightly brown but centers are soft. Cool for 10 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a rack.
- Melt butter and maple syrup in a saucepan over low heat, whisking until combined. Remove from heat and mix in confectioners' sugar, adding a pinch of salt if desired. Drizzle over cookies.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 days or refrigerate for a week.
Notes
The cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Feel free to substitute walnuts with your favorite nuts or leave them out for a nut-free option.
Adjust the sweetness of the icing by adding more or less confectioners’ sugar to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg