Apple Cookies 

Delicious Apple Oatmeal Cookies that you can make in minutes and enjoy at home or at a potluck. A delicious and easy recipe that is worth trying.

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Recipe Ingredients

• 1 apple (cored, and finely diced)
• White chocolate chips or chunks (3.5 oz or 100 g)
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• Butter (⅓ cup or 80 g)
• Brown sugar (¾ cup or 150 g)
• All-purpose flour (⅔ cup or 80 g)
• Oats (⅞ cup or 80 g)
• Baking powder (1 tsp)
• Spices (1 teaspoon cinnamon, ⅓ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ginger)
• Vanilla extract (1 tsp)

Preparation Steps

1. In a bowl combine the flour with the baking powder and mix well to combine.
2. Combine the apple chunks with the spices in a medium bowl. Mix and set aside.
3. In a small saucepan heat butter and sugar. Mix until the butter is completely melted. Let cool for 5 minutes and transfer to a mixing bowl.
4. When the butter mixture is almost at room temperature, add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk very well.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture and the oats, mixing well after each addition with a rubber spatula. Ensure a smooth and consistent batter.
6. Gently fold in the spiced apples and white chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly.
7. Cover the bowl with the cookie dough with plastic wrap and leave it in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.
8. Preheat the Oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
9. Using a scoop or two spoons, drop rounded portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.

Recipe Tips

• Bake the cookies at the upper part of the oven to avoid burned bottoms and raw tops.
• Experiment with different apple varieties. I prefer Granny Smith due to their tanginess but any kind would go well.
• Make sure your egg is not cold when adding it to the melted butter and sugar. Otherwise the mixture will seize right away and will be hard to work with.

Variations

• Incorporate chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for an extra crunch of your cookies.
• Mix in dried fruits such as raisins or cranberries for a chewy and fruity variation.
• Add ⅓ allspice and cloves to give these apple cookies additional spice kick. 

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Apple Cookies

Delicious Apple Oatmeal Cookies that you can make in minutes and enjoy at home or at a potluck. A delicious and easy recipe that is worth trying.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Refrigerating 30 minutes mins

Servings: 20

Calories: 125kcal

Author: Daniela Lambova

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 medium apple, cored, and finely diced
• ▢ 3.5 oz/ 100 g white chocolate chips or chunks
• ▢ 1 large egg, room temperature
• ▢ ⅓ cup/ 80 g Butter
• ▢ ¾ cup/ 150 g Brown sugar
• ▢ ⅔ cup/ 80 g All-purpose flour
• ▢ ⅞ cup / 80 g Rolled oats
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ ⅓ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

• In a small bowl combine the flour with the baking powder and mix well to combine.
• Combine the apple chunks with the spices in a medium bowl. Mix well and set aside.
• In a small saucepan combine butter and sugar. Place the pan on the stove over medium heat and mix until the butter is completely melted. Let cool for 5 minutes and transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. It should not be hot, just warm.
• Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk very well.
• Gradually add the flour mixture and the oats, mixing well after each addition with a rubber spatula.
• Gently fold the spiced apples and the white chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
• Preheat the Oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with a sheet pf parchment paper.
• Using two spoons, drop rounded portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.
• Bake at the upper part of the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.

Notes

Store the cooled cookies in airtight containers for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

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