Description
A comforting batch of chewy, spiced oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with melty chocolate and a hint of apple. These classic cookies, inspired by Grandma’s kitchen, offer a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup mashed ripe apple (about 1 medium apple, grated for pectin)
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and oats
In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla until smooth
Beat in egg until fully incorporated
Gradually mix in dry ingredients, then fold in mashed apple
Gently stir in chocolate chips
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets
Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden
Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick-cooking or steel-cut
Mashed apple adds natural moisture and structure; ensure it’s fully incorporated
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days
For best texture, do not overbake
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg