Description
Warmly spiced, chewy cookies packed with fresh apples and hearty oats—a cozy, wholesome treat that tastes like autumn in every bite!
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1¾ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup packed light brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped apple (peeled if desired)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Your Baking Gear
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Cinnamon
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Nutmeg
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Baking soda
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Salt
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Rolled oats
Set aside.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugars
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In another bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (1–2 minutes).
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Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
Step 4: Combine Mixtures
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
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Mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.
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Gently fold in chopped apple.
Step 5: Scoop and Bake
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Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving room to spread.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the tops are just set and edges are lightly golden.
Step 6: Cool and Enjoy
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5–10 minutes.
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Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Use room temperature butter and egg for better mixing and texture.
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Double the batch and freeze half for easy future treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American