Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Delight in these chewy and flavorful cookies made with rolled oats and Granny Smith apples.
Equipment
- Stand Mixer For creaming butter and sugar.
- Baking sheets For baking the cookies.
- Parchment paper To line the baking sheets.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 each Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until it's light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully combined.
- In a small bowl, toss the chopped apple with lemon juice to prevent browning and enhance its flavor.
- Gently combine the flour mixture with the wet ingredients, then fold in the apples with a spatula.
- Using a scoop, place the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, flattening each scoop slightly to help them bake evenly.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 14-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
Notes
For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts or raisins to the cookie dough.