I know everything is supposed to be ย red and green and blue and white this time of year.
I know…
But look for brown and delicious I made everything?
Ok… I’m being weird. ย Mostly because I, for some reason, can’t bring myself to make Christmas tree sugar cookies. ย I just don’t want to do it.
Besides, ย brown and delicious things come from butter and brown sugar and cinnamon and apples. ย Just let this happen.
I was surprised how much I loved the addition of soft, fresh fruit to these cookies.
These cookies have crisp edges, hearty oats and walnuts and tender apple bits. ย A dash of cinnamon sprinkled on top brings cinnamon right to your nose. ย It’s delicious. ย Don’t argue with me on this one.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
makes about 18 cookies to 24 cookies
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter , softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cup oats, old fashioned or quick cooking
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
generous pinch fresh grated nutmeg
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 medium apple, peeled, diced small (i used a granny smith apple)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Place a rack in the center and upper third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. ย Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Peel and dice the apple and toss with lemon juice. ย Set aside.
Beat the sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fit with a paddle attachment. ย Beat until creamy, about 3 to 4 minutes. ย Add egg one, ย beating for 1 minute.. ย Add the vanilla extract and beat until blended.
Whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt. ย Add to the butter and egg mixture slowly beating on low speed until just incorporated. ย Stir in the walnuts and apple chunks last.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 13 minutes or until theyโve reached your desired doneness. ย I like mine a little underdone and cook them for 10 minutes. ย Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. ย Or you could just eat them warm. ย Thatโs probably the best idea. ย Makes about 2 dozen cookies.
145 Responses
Joy!
I cannot tell you how much I love this recipe! I used it as the base for a cookie I make called American Pie cookies.
I omit the nuts and add 1/3 cup white chocolate chips and 1/3 cup Carmel bits.
Truly drool worthy. Give it a try, you will NOT be sorry! :)
It’s similar to my recipe: https://kizikuki.blogspot.com/2015/04/ciasteczka-owsiane-z-musem-jabkowym.html I like it! :)
Just made them!!! I tweaked it a little to match my on-hand ingredients. I added dried cranberries & coconut… didn’t have any walnuts :( Despite the missing nuts… Ummmmm soooo yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe!!!
Just made them for a bridge party cookie exchange. Delicious!
This was a truly *excellent* recipe. I used it in my Apple Oatmeal Cookie edition of The Hungry Games, and while it didn’t win, it came VERY close. Your cookie got my personal vote. ;-) I’ll definitely be making them again!
Hi Joy,
I love your recipes. Do you think it would be a good idea to cook the apples first so they are softer? Thanks!