Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups quick-cook oats
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups diced Granny Smith apples
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in diced apples gently until evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form dough balls about 2 tablespoons each and place them on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added texture, mix in nuts or chocolate chips if desired. Chill dough for easier handling if it feels too sticky. Store cookies in an airtight container for optimal freshness.
