Spiced Apple Oatmeal Cookies
These apple spice oatmeal cookies are an ideal snack for fall or whenever you're in the mood for warm, soothing flavors.Loaded with tender apple pieces, hearty oats, and a hint of apple pie spice, these cookies are soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for a GF option
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons apple pie spice or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely diced apples peeled if desired, and choose a firm variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Dough
Mix the dry ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, apple pie spice, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the butter and sugars
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer for 2–3 minutes, or until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add wet ingredients
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring on low speed until the dough comes together.
Fold in the apples
- Carefully mix in the diced apples, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
Bake the Cookies
Preheat the oven
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Shape the cookies
- Scoop the cookie dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and place it onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake
- Bake for 10–1 Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers are firm.
Cool
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.