Description
These Crispy Apple Oatmeal Cookies combine the warmth of cinnamon, the sweetness of apples, and the crunch of oats for the ultimate fall treat. Perfectly crisp on the edges and chewy in the center—each bite tastes like autumn comfort!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup finely chopped apples (peeled and diced small)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until combined.
6. Fold in oats, chopped apples, and nuts until evenly distributed.
7. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake 11–13 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
9. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to finish cooling.
Notes
• For extra crispy cookies, bake for an additional 1–2 minutes.
• Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
• Swap apples for pears or add raisins for a sweet twist.
• Store in airtight container up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg