Description
These Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the flavors of sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and chewy raisins. Packed with wholesome oats, these cookies are a comforting and satisfying dessert or snack option.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Mix-Ins:
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup peeled and finely diced apple (about 1 medium apple)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Stir in mix-ins: Fold in the oats, raisins, diced apple, and nuts if using.
- Bake: Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.
- Soak the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes beforehand to make them extra plump.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
