Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Deliciously soft and chewy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies infused with warm spices and tender apple chunks, topped with a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for a cozy snack or dessert that combines wholesome oats with the comforting flavors of cinnamon and apple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup butter (at room temperature)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peeled and finely chopped apple (1/4-inch cubes or smaller)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Maple Glaze
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer on high speed, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This process incorporates air, helping the cookies to have a tender texture. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, then scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix until fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking soda, ground cloves, and salt evenly over the wet mixture. Mix on low speed just until the ingredients are mostly combined to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
- Prepare Apples and Combine: Toss the finely chopped peeled apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and add a hint of tartness. Gently fold the apple pieces into the cookie dough to evenly distribute them without crushing.
- Shape Cookies and Bake: Using about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, scoop rounds onto the prepared baking sheets spacing them slightly apart. Press down gently on each dough ball to flatten slightly. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes until the cookie tops are set and edges turn lightly golden.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to prevent sogginess.
- Make Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more syrup to thin or more powdered sugar to thicken as needed.
- Glaze and Set: Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon. Let the glaze set at room temperature without stacking the cookies for best appearance and texture.
Notes
- Use peeled apples and finely chop them into small pieces to ensure even baking and moist texture.
- Lemon juice prevents the apple pieces from browning and adds a subtle tart flavor.
- For a stronger maple flavor, increase the maple syrup in the glaze slightly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Optionally, substitute butter with a dairy-free alternative to make these cookies vegan-friendly, but adjust baking time as needed.
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