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Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies are dotted with tart apples and topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze in these Apple Oatmeal Cookies. A quick, easy recipe for fall.
These cookies take my classic oatmeal cookies and add a fun fall twist with the addition of extra cinnamon and diced apples. I also added a simple glaze on top. They’re so good – I guarantee you won’t be able to eat just one!
For more fall cookies, be sure to check out my apple pie cookies and caramel apple crisp cookies too.
Why I Love These Apple Oatmeal Cookies
- Taste like fall. With diced apple throughout and warm cinnamon flavor in the cookies and the icing, these cookies are like biting into fall. The cinnamon isn’t overpowering and offers a nice contrast to the apples and brown sugar.
- Perfect texture. The soft, chewy oatmeal cookies are dotted with crunchy bites of apple. The two textures are a great contrast!
- Quick & easy to make. These cookies are ready to enjoy in just over 30 minutes. I love that I can whip them up quickly anytime the craving strikes.
Recipe Ingredients
These cookies start with basic oatmeal cookie ingredients, with a few additions. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the exact measurements.
For the Cookies:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda – Help the cookies rise just a bit and helps create the chewy texture.
- Cinnamon – Adds warm flavor to the cookies.
- Salt – Helps enhance the overall flavor.
- Brown sugar – Brown sugar sweetens the cookies while adding a like molasses flavor and helps keep them moist and chewy.
- Egg – Adds structure to the dough.
- Vanilla extract
- Rolled oats – It’s important to use old-fashioned rolled oats for these cookies, not quick oats or steel cut oats to achieve the perfect texture.
- Apples – Any firm apple will work. I like to use Granny Smith. They do need to be peeled first.
For the Glaze:
- Powdered sugar – The base of the sweet glaze.
- Milk – Whole and 2% both work great. Use only as much as needed to get the right consistency.
- Cinnamon – Adds a bit of flavor to the cookies.
How To Make Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Since there’s no need for the dough to chill, these cookies are quick and easy to whip up. The printable instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the dough. Whisk together the dry ingredients. Cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth then mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients. Fold in the oats and apples, making sure everything is evenly distributed.
- Bake. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes. The edges should be lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
- Add the glaze. Whisk together the glaze ingredients, starting with 1 teaspoon of milk, until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies. Let set before serving.
Tips & Tricks
Here are a few tips for making these apple oatmeal cookies.
- Add a mix-in. For extra flavor, try adding 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts, pecans, or raisins to the dough.
- Use firm apples. Granny Smith apples work great due to their tartness, but any firm apple like Honeycrisp or Fuji could be used.
- Try a different spice. Swap cinnamon for nutmeg or pumpkin spice for a seasonal twist.
- Adjust the glaze consistency. Adjust the milk quantity for a thicker or thinner drizzle. I like to start with one teaspoon and only add more as needed.
- Cool before glazing. Let the cookies cool before adding the glaze. If it’s added to hot cookies fresh from the oven, it will melt.
Proper Storage
- Room temperature. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Fridge. For slightly longer storage, the cookies can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Freezer. To freeze, place the cooled cookies in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- For warm cookies. If you prefer warm cookies, microwave them for 10–15 seconds after thawing or pulling from storage.
Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies are dotted with tart apples and topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze in these Apple Oatmeal Cookies. A quick, easy recipe for fall.
Servings: 18 cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup Granny Smith apples finely chopped, peeled and cored
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
- Using a mixer or a large bowl and a wooden spoon, cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just incorporated.
- Fold in the oats and the apples until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, make the glaze. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk (starting with 1 teaspoon, adding more if needed for consistency), and cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies and allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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