Description
Chewy oatmeal cookies loaded with fresh diced apples and aromatic cinnamon. A rustic, comforting treat with a perfect contrast of crisp edges and soft centers.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup Granny Smith apple, finely diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats and diced apples by hand using a spatula.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American