Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies packed with warm cinnamon spice, sweet apple chunks, and hearty oats — the perfect fall-inspired treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup finely diced apple (peeled, firm variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in oats and diced apples.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are still soft.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup raisins or chopped walnuts.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
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