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    Home » Cookies

    Modified: Sep 1, 2022 · Published: Sep 25, 2019 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 34 Comments

    Apple Cookies

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    One of my favorite things about fall are all the Easy Apple Recipes you see this time of year. Today I am sharing one of my favorite yummy apple cookie recipes with you. These Apple Cookies stay soft and chewy and are full of apple flavor. The apples and oatmeal make them hearty and filling and give them a great texture. If you love apples, you'll also want to check out this Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie.

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    • ⭐Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🥣Ingredients
    • 📋 Step by Step Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🍎Related Apple Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    These apple cookies stay soft and chewy and are full of apple flavor. The apples and oatmeal make them hearty and filling and give them a great texture.

    ⭐Why you'll love this recipe

    These apple oatmeal cookies are the perfect complement to a hot cup of tea or coffee. The fall spices in these cookies make the house smell wonderful while baking.

    🥣Ingredients

    • butter - gives richness and structure to the cookies
    • white sugar - adds sweetness
    • brown sugar - pairs well with the nutmeg and cinnamon
    • eggs - adds leavening and flavor
    • vanilla - quality vanilla helps to enhance all the other flavors in the cookie
    • all-purpose flour - pastry flour also works well in cookies
    • baking powder - I use baking powder over baking soda when I have a recipe that requires me to cream the butter and sugar
    • salt - I used table salt, but sea salt and kosher salt also work well in baking
    • ground nutmeg - give the cookies a nutty, sweet flavor
    • ground cinnamon - complements apples perfectly
    • rolled oats - better for cookies than quick oats
    • apples - Fuji adds sweetness and Granny Smith adds a more tart flavor. Which you use is a matter of preference.
    • almonds or pecans - your choice. Each adds a nutty flavor and crunch

    📋 Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Peel apples and dice them into small pieces.

    diced apples and chopped almonds in measuring cups.

    STEP 2: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream the butter with the white and brown sugars in a large bowl or stand mixer. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.

    STEP 3: In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

    STEP 4: Stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until blended.

    STEP 5: Add oats, apples, and almonds.

    STEP 6: Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You can use a cookie scoop for this step.

    apple cookies on a cookie sheet.

    STEP 7: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: Make sure to finely dice the apples so that they will cook through while baking.

    Tip 2: I recommend using a baking sheet lined with parchment paper rather than greasing a cookie sheet to keep the apple cookies from spreading out.

    apple cookies on a cooling rack.

    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    Do I have to use almonds in this recipe?

    If you don't have almonds or aren't crazy about them, pecans and walnuts work well too.

    How do you store apple cookies?

    You can store these cookies in airtight containers on the counter for 3-4 days or in the refrigerator for 7 days.

    What kind of apples can you use in this cookie recipe?

    Granny Smith apples are great if you prefer a more tart taste and Fuji apples work well if you prefer a sweeter apple.

    🍎Related Apple Recipes

    • Homemade Apple Crisp
    • Crock Pot Apple Dump Cake with Salted Caramel
    • Apple Muffins Recipe
    • Applesauce Bread Recipe
    apple cookies in a basket.

     

    📖 Recipe

    Apple Cookies

    Vicky
    My favorite recipe for delicious Apple Cookies. Chunks of apple make these the perfect fall treat!
    4.34 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 36
    Calories 101 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup butter softened
    • ¾ cup white sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
    • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • 1 ½ 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.

    Notes

    Rolled oats work best in this recipe. 
    Granny Smith apples are great in this recipe if you prefer a more tart taste and Fuji apples work well if you prefer a sweeter apple.
    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.5mg
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    1. Jake Tyler says

      November 20, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      The cookies are yummy, and the apples look so fresh!!! Love them both! Can't wait to try the recipe!!! Thanks for sharing, Vicky!

      Reply
    2. arin says

      September 28, 2016 at 7:04 pm

      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!

      Reply
    3. katrina gehman says

      September 28, 2016 at 7:45 am

      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.

      Reply
    4. Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says

      September 25, 2016 at 12:01 pm

      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.

      Reply
    5. stephanie clarak says

      September 25, 2016 at 11:47 am

      oh this is perfect for fall! I love all things apple. pinning this for later!

      Reply
    6. Paula says

      September 24, 2016 at 3:58 pm

      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.

      Reply
    7. Suzanne Spiegoski says

      September 23, 2016 at 5:14 pm

      I never thought to make apple cookies like this! What a nutritious and yummy snack! Great for everyone! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    8. Terryn Winfield says

      September 23, 2016 at 5:12 pm

      Yes, perfect! We just went apple picking and I need some new apple recipes. The kids will love these, thank you!

      Reply
    9. jill conyers says

      September 23, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      Looks yummy! I bet the house smells wonderful when they're baking.

      Reply
    10. Whitney S. says

      September 23, 2016 at 5:11 pm

      These looks so yummy! I think these would be perfect for fall! I definitely want to make these!

      Reply
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    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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