Chewy Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Chewy Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups old-fashioned oats; 1/2 cup chopped dried apples

My family has always loved oatmeal raisin cookies, but I wanted to try something new with the classic recipe. We enjoy apples, and I thought oatmeal apple cookies would make a great twist. —Jan Marshall, Fenton, Missouri

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped dried apples

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and apples.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Let stand for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 97 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Oatmeal Apple Cookies in Taste of Home August/September 2006

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meaganteal

Jun 10, 2018

Although these were moist, I didn't find these to have much flavor. I added dried cranberries, as well. Not sure I I will make these again.
jshearer

May 11, 2018

These were great, nice and chewy. I chilled the dough before baking to keep them from spreading too much. I added some dried tart cherries for extra flavor. I think I'll add more cherries next time.
Anita

Dec 5, 2017

They were good.I added 1/2 cup more apples and 1/2 cup more white sugar.The children loved it! I also used 1 red apple.
2124arizona

Jul 1, 2017

These cookies are so chewy delicious!! I like to double the recipe and use half dried apples and half dried apricots chopped. I've never met a person who hasn't loved them!! I've shared the recipe many times!!
Janadele

Sep 25, 2013

I enjoyed the different taste with the dried apples but I think the next time I bake these I will also add the raisins along with the dried apples for a little more flavor.
Janadele

Sep 25, 2013

I enjoyed the different take on oatmeal cookies with the dried apple but I think the next time I bake these I will also add the raisins maybe along with the dried apples.
sheepsrule

Sep 24, 2013

Pretty darn good. Chewy and soft. I used fresh apples instead of dry and they were delicious. Not sure they'll be as good tomorrow, but they were sure good straight from the oven!
tonkamom

Mar 17, 2013

if i wanted to use fresh apples, would i use the same amount?
jonesy7788

Mar 21, 2012

The cookie was the softest and chewiest I have ever made. My family loved the apple, but I am a chocoholic, so I made the recipe again but with chocolate chunks and pecans. It was equally amazing.
deedubb

Feb 24, 2012

Next time I'd like to substitute the apple for dried cranberries and add macadamia. First oatmeal cookie that I baked that I really really like.