Description
These Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of warm fall flavors. Packed with tender apple bits, rolled oats, and a hint of spice, they’re finished with a sweet maple glaze that makes them taste like autumn in every bite. Perfect for bake sales, cozy afternoons, or holiday gatherings, they come together in just 30 minutes for a comforting yet impressive treat.
Ingredients
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115 g (1/2 cup) butter, at room temperature
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150 g (3/4 cup) light or dark brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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160 g (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
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110 g (1 1/4 cups) old-fashioned rolled oats
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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120 g (1 cup) peeled and finely chopped apple (1/4-inch cubes or smaller)
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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85 g (2/3 cup) powdered sugar
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10 ml (2 teaspoons) milk
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10 ml (2 teaspoons) maple syrup
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, and salt. Slowly add to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
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Toss chopped apples with lemon juice, then fold gently into the dough.
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Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto prepared sheets, pressing lightly to flatten.
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Bake 12–14 minutes, until edges are golden. Cool on the sheets for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
Chop apples into small cubes to avoid soggy spots.
Remove cookies from the oven slightly soft in the center; they’ll continue to set as they cool.
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Drizzle glaze while it’s runny; it sets quickly.
Can be stored at room temp for 3 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or frozen (unglazed) for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American