Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies
These Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies are a wholesome twist on a classic dessert. Bursting with cozy cinnamon, fresh apple bits, and hearty oats, they deliver all the flavors of apple pie in a soft and chewy cookie.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour or oat flour for gluten-free
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely diced apple peeled if preferred
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to mix well.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the diced apple pieces.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Flatten slightly and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool:
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.