Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Cook Time: 12-15 minutes

Yield: About 2 dozen cookies

Category: Dessert

Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 and 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped apple

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the old-fashioned rolled oats and set aside.
3. In another bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with a mixer for 1 to 2 minutes until well combined. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the chopped apple until well distributed throughout the cookie dough.
6. Scoop balls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon cookie scoop.
7. Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until the tops of the cookies are done.
8. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve and enjoy these delightful Apple Oatmeal Cookies!