Description
Soft, chewy, and warmly spiced, these Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies bring together juicy apples, hearty oats, and a cozy cinnamon aroma — a comforting classic perfect for any time of year.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (softened)
- Brown Sugar: 3/4 cup
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-Purpose Flour: 3/4 cup
- Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats: 1 1/2 cups
- Apple: 1 cup (peeled, finely diced or grated)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In one bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In another, beat butter and sugars until creamy. Mix in egg and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients, then oats and apple.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Scoop dough onto the lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Assemble the Dish: Gently flatten each cookie dough ball.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake 10–12 minutes until golden on edges and just set in center.
- Finishing Touches: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy warm for gooey texture or let cool for a chewy bite.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned oats for best texture.
- Drain grated apple slightly to avoid soggy dough.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Add a cinnamon sugar sprinkle before baking for sparkle.