Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies. Perfectly soft and cake-like, these cookies are loaded with fresh apple chunks and warm spices, making them an irresistible treat any time of year. Finished with a sweet maple glaze, they’re ideal for family gatherings or as a comforting snack during chilly days. Plus, they’re easy to whip up in just 30 minutes! Whether enjoyed with a warm beverage or as part of a dessert platter, these cookies will surely become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 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
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, oats, cinnamon) in another bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in chopped apples gently.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, slightly flattening each round. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Cool on sheets for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 76mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 12mg