This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of PEOPLE®, StyleWatch®, InStyle®, and Sunset®. The opinions and text are all mine. Fall is on it’s way and there are so many things I love about this season – crisp weather, cozy sweaters, apple cookies, leaves crunching underfoot. What is not to love? But I must confess that one my favorite things about Fall is the fact that the kids are back at school. We have enjoyed a wonderful summer as a family, but after months of constant togetherness, it is nice to have a little “me time”. Every woman needs some “me time” and it looks different for everyone.
When I get some hard earned “me time” I have a few activities that I must do. One of them is reading and another is baking. Both these activities just relax and calm me. I was shopping at Safeway recently, when some magazines caught my eye. I decided to pick up the new issues PEOPLE and InStyle so I could enjoy them while taking some precious “me time”. I find that giving myself some time to relax with a magazine really helps rejuvenate me and provides me with fresh ideas and inspiration.
Now that I had my reading material, I was inspired to engage in my other favorite “me time” activity – baking. Every Fall, the apple tree in our backyard becomes heavy with apples. We struggle to eat and give away all the apples that the tree produces.
I am always looking for new ways to use our apples. I decided to use the apples to make some cookies and I am so pleased I did. These apple cookies were the perfect complement to some time spent with PEOPLE and InStyle.
I picked some apples from our tree, peeled them and chopped them into small pieces.
I then added them to my traditional oatmeal cookie recipe. I just love how you can see the bits of just picked apples in each cookie.
This recipe will make three dozen apple cookies, but they won’t last long. For my family of five, these cookies usually last 1-2 days.
These apple cookies stay soft and chewy. The apples and oatmeal make them hearty and filling.
Now that my apple cookies were baked, it was time enjoy a few with a cup of coffee and my favorite magazines. I was able to catch up on all the latest celebrity happenings with PEOPLE. Since I often blog about kids activities, I was excited to see a feature in PEOPLE detailing how celebrity moms do crafts with their kids.
There is just something special about flipping through an actual magazine that can take you away from it all. InStyle is a magazine that I can totally get lost in. The beautiful images of the latest fashions get me thinking about how I can incorporate the latest trends into my wardrobe.
Are you ready to enjoy some “me time”? You can find PEOPLE and InStyle at your local participating Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Pavilions, Tom Thumb, Randall’s, Shaw’s, Carr’s or Acme Market and get $1 off PEOPLE®, InStyle®, StyleWatch® or Sunset® magazine too through Just for U or MyMixx, while supplies last through 10/18/16!
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Apple Cookies
My favorite recipe for delicious Apple Cookies. Chunks of apple make these the perfect fall treat!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped apples granny smith work well as do any variety used for baking
- 1 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter with the white and brown sugars.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla until thoroughly blended.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.
- Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until blended.
- Add oats,apples and almonds.
- Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto parchment lined cookie sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Nestle® Pure Life® . The opinions and text are all mine.
This is a sponsored conversation. The opinions and text are all mine..
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Robin Masshole Mommy says
We just went apple picking on Sunday, so we have a big bag of apples that I need to use up. This sounds like a great recipe to do just that 🙂
Rebecca Bryant says
First will you please send me some apples i am craving fresh picked apples. Second these cookies look so good. The perfect fit for afternoon tea.
Debra says
Oh yes please, I totally want to make these. My nephews love making cookies and these are right up their ally.
Lindsey Paris says
Oh goodness, these look so fresh. My family could polish them off in 1-2 days, too. My husband is a regular cookie monster.
Logan says
I love to bake when I am stressed or need a little time to just get away! It’s so relaxing – and delicious! 😉 These look amazing!
karen says
Cant say I have ever made apple cookies! Apple pie and tarts and crisp – yes. But, might have to give this a go when we pick apples in the next month! Looks delish!
Terri Steffes says
Your apple cookies look awesome for Autumn’s Eve (that’s tonight!) I wish I had two or three or six right now!
Rachel Langer says
What a fun cookie twist for fall! I bet my family would love these cookies.
Amanda Love says
My kids and I love apples which is why I gather as many recipes as I can to keep things exciting for all of us. This sounds awesome and it’s perfect as an after school snack or as a dessert after lunch! I wouldn’t mind making this for me and the kids.
Taylor Mobley says
I want to make these SO delicious. We have an apple orchard on my college campus so I will need to go get a basket full of apples and make this recipe!
Cynthia @craftoflaughter says
One of my favorite thing about fall is that it’s apple time! Not only do I love fresh apples but I love all the foods made with apples. I am so adding these cookies to my to bake list!
MyTeenGuide says
That’s a lot of apples! The cookies look so yummy. I can’t wait to try your recipe.
tp keane says
oh my god these look so amazing. I have a recipe for apple scones and I’m thinking of doing an all apple meal for autumn.
Sheri says
Invite me over to your place. Please please! ? I love to read and would love to try out the apple cookies! I have a sweet tooth and they look so yummy
Kim says
These look so good for Fall. We pick apples every October and I always need a recipe to use them. Pinning!
Chelsea Damon says
Every fall I dream of going apple picking but we never get the chance until it’s late September. That’s still an ok time to go, right? Your cookies look scrumptious!
Rachel says
Oh yum! this look delicious. We will have to try them out at home sometimes. The kids would love them.
Kori says
We just took our first trip of the season to the apple orchard and now I want to go back so I can get more apples to make these cookies! They look absolutely delicious.
CourtneyLynne says
Omg these cookies look absolutely delicious!!! I just love apple anything… especially this time of year! Must make
Brittany says
Yum! I love apples and I’m always looking for new apple recipes during the Fall. I can’t wait to try this one out! My kids would probably call them apple pie cookies!
jill conyers says
Looks yummy! I bet the house smells wonderful when they’re baking.
Whitney S. says
These looks so yummy! I think these would be perfect for fall! I definitely want to make these!
Terryn Winfield says
Yes, perfect! We just went apple picking and I need some new apple recipes. The kids will love these, thank you!
Suzanne Spiegoski says
I never thought to make apple cookies like this! What a nutritious and yummy snack! Great for everyone! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Paula says
These cookies look like they are the perfect way to welcome a cold Fall day. I love the big chunks of apples in each one.
stephanie clarak says
oh this is perfect for fall! I love all things apple. pinning this for later!
Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says
Sounds delicious! I love apple season too – we usually visit our local apple farm and get a basket full of various apples to bake with. Nothing like a crisp, bright apple on a cold day to wake you up and make you love life.
katrina gehman says
i have seen these and have been wanting to try them for a long time. thanks for the remidner. saving this now so i can make it this weekend.
arin says
these are the perfect snack for those chilly fall days! oh, and going apple picking is my favorite so i’ll def add this to my list of recipes! yummy!
Jake Tyler says
The cookies are yummy, and the apples look so fresh!!! Love them both! Can’t wait to try the recipe!!! Thanks for sharing, Vicky!