Apple Cookies
These delightful apple cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with the flavors of autumn. Perfect for a cozy afternoon snack or dessert, these cookies are easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 stand or hand mixer
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 cookie scoop or spoon
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups peeled, diced apples About 2 medium apples.
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples, rolled oats, and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a sweeter cookie, you can increase the amount of sugar slightly.
Feel free to customize the cookies by adding raisins, chocolate chips, or using different types of nuts.
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.