Description
Delight in these homemade Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies, perfectly spiced and loaded with tender apple pieces for a chewy, flavorful treat. They feature a sweet and tangy maple glaze that adds a luscious finish to every bite. Easy to make and perfect for snacks, dessert, or sharing with family and friends.
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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat the room temperature butter and brown sugar on high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. This ensures your cookies have a tender texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking soda, ground cloves, and salt over the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until everything is combined; avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Prepare Apples: Toss the finely chopped apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and add a slight tang. Gently fold the apple pieces into the dough, distributing evenly.
- Scoop and Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough into 2-tablespoon rounds. Place them slightly apart on the prepared baking sheets and gently flatten each round to encourage even baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the tops are set and the edges turn lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar for thickness or more syrup for thinning as needed.
- Glaze Cookies: Drizzle the maple glaze over cooled cookies using a spoon. Set the cookies aside on a flat surface without stacking until the glaze sets, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
- Make sure the butter is fully softened for easier creaming.
- Finely chop apples to ensure they blend well into the dough and bake evenly.
- The glaze can be customized by swapping maple syrup for honey or vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
