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Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

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These soft-baked apple cinnamon oatmeal cookies feature fresh apple chunks that stay juicy through baking, combined with warm cinnamon and hearty oats for a cozy fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (90g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium fresh apple (about 6 ounces or 170g), peeled, cored, and finely chopped
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, or ½ cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Peel, core, and finely chop one medium apple into small pieces. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon just until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the chopped apple pieces and optional nuts or raisins if using. The dough will be thick, soft, and slightly sticky.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten each slightly with fingers or the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are set but centers still look soft.
  9. Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use softened but not melted butter for best creaming results. Chop apples finely to avoid soggy cookies. Do not overmix dough to keep cookies tender. If apples release too much juice, chop smaller or pat dry before folding in. Refrigerate dough 10-15 minutes before baking to reduce spreading if desired.

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