Description

These Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are the ultimate fall treat—soft, chewy, and filled with comforting flavors of apples, cinnamon, and cloves. Topped with a sweet maple glaze, they’re easy to make and will fill your home with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for gifting, sharing with loved ones, or indulging solo, these cookies will quickly become a favorite!

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

1 cup butter (room temperature; can use margarine for dairy-free)

1 cup brown sugar (can substitute with coconut sugar)

1 large egg (or substitute with 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water for vegan)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional but recommended)

1.5 cups all-purpose flour (can use gluten-free blend)

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (avoid instant oats)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda (ensure freshness)

0.5 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)

0.5 teaspoon salt

1 cup apples (peeled and finely chopped; Granny Smith or Fuji recommended)

1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent browning of apples)

For the Maple Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk (any type, including plant-based)

2 tablespoons maple syrup (for rich flavor)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the room-temperature butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract (if using) until combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, ground cloves (if using), and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until combined.
Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the chopped apples (tossed in lemon juice to prevent browning).
Scoop Dough: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading between each cookie.
Bake: Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges.
Cool the Cookies: Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Make the Maple Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup until smooth.
Glaze the Cookies: Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and let it set before serving.

Notes

Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free flour blend to make these cookies gluten-free.
Vegan Option: Replace butter with vegan margarine and use flaxseed mixture (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water) instead of an egg.
Nuts: Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for an added crunch.
Spice Adjustments: Adjust the amount of cinnamon or add a pinch of nutmeg for a spicier flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American