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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

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These apple cinnamon oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with juicy apple chunks and warm spices—perfect for fall baking. Quick and easy to make, they’re a cozy treat for chilly afternoons or autumn gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar (135g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced small (about 1 cup/120g; Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Gala, or Fuji)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (60g)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (60g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Peel, core, and dice the apple into small 1/4-inch cubes (about 1 cup). Toss with lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or sturdy spoon until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low or by hand just until combined.
  7. Fold in the diced apple (and optional raisins, cranberries, or nuts if using). The dough will be thick.
  8. Use a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) or two spoons to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 11-13 minutes, until edges are set and centers are just barely golden. Cookies will look slightly underbaked.
  10. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Dice apples small to prevent soggy cookies. Swap flour for a 1:1 gluten-free blend and use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version. For dairy-free, use coconut oil or vegan butter. Add raisins, cranberries, or nuts for extra flavor and texture. Cookies freeze well baked or unbaked.

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