Description
Delight in the cozy flavors of these Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, a perfect fall treat combining soft oats, sweet raisins, and fresh chopped apples with warm cinnamon spice. These homemade cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fruity goodness, ideal for breakfast or as a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped apple (peeled)
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry oat mixture into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain the cookies’ tender texture.
- Fold in Apple and Raisins: Gently fold in the finely chopped peeled apple and raisins to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and prevents breakage.
Notes
- Use a tart apple such as Granny Smith to add a pleasant contrast to the cookie’s sweetness.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and allow to finish setting on the baking sheet.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
