Description
Chewy, nostalgic cookies made with rolled oats, sweet apples, and warm cinnamon for a comforting treat. Perfect for family snacking or pairing with coffee.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup softened unsalted butter
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt
In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy
Beat in egg and applesauce until combined
Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture
Stir in rolled oats until dough forms
Place 1 ½-inch mounds on ungreased baking sheets
Bake 10-12 minutes until golden around edges but soft in center
Cool on baking sheets 2-3 minutes before transferring to wire racks
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the perfect chewy texture
Do not overbake to maintain a soft center
Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days
Applesauce adds moisture without extra sugar or fat
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg