These apple oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with cozy fall flavors. This apple cookie recipe uses apples, pecans, cranberries and wholesome oats for a healthy snack.
½cupcoconut oilmelted and cooled to room temperature
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1mediumapplepeeled, cored and grated, about 1 cup
½cupdried cranberrieschopped
½cuppecanstoasted, chopped
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and ground cloves.
In a large bowl, whisk the egg with the brown sugar.
Add the coconut oil (make sure it's cooled), and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined.
Mix the grated apple, chopped cranberries, and pecans into the wet ingredients.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Cover the dough and refrigerate it for about 10 minutes while preheating the oven.
Preheat oven to 350℉/175℃. Set the rack in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
With a medium-sized scooper, place the dough on the baking sheet. Roll them into smooth balls.
Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For the best flavor and texture, opt for tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Their acidity balances the sweetness of the cookies.
Don't skip chilling the cookie dough before baking. This helps the cookies maintain their shape.
Depending on the moisture content of your apples, you may need to adjust the flour slightly. If the dough seems too wet, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it comes together.
Feel free to add ingredients like raisins, chocolate chips, or different nuts for a unique twist.
Ovens vary significantly, so check for doneness a minute or two before the recommended baking time. Look for golden edges and a slightly soft center.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. *Adapted from Everyday Food