Description
Soft and chewy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies topped with a luscious maple icing. These wholesome cookies combine fragrant cinnamon, tender diced apples, and hearty oats to create a comforting snack perfect for cozy afternoons or festive occasions. The subtle sweetness of the maple glaze perfectly complements the warm spices and fresh apple pieces, making each bite a delightful experience.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 cup peeled and diced apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or plant-based butter for dairy-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maple Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon water (optional, for adjusting icing consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Cream the unsalted butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Gently fold in the diced apples to maintain their tenderness within the dough.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion the dough into evenly sized balls, spacing them apart on the sheet to allow spreading. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges turn golden and centers are set but soft. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before icing.
- Prepare the Maple Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth and spreadable. Add a teaspoon of water if needed to achieve a drizzling consistency.
- Ice the Cookies: Once fully cooled, drizzle the maple icing over each cookie using a spoon or piping bag. Let the icing set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm the glaze.
Notes
- Use crisp apples such as Fuji or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture.
- Stir the dough only until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- If dough feels too soft, chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before shaping.
- Employ a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies to ensure uniform baking.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before icing to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon cookies, oatmeal cookies, maple icing, fall cookies, soft chewy cookies, gluten-free cookies, dairy-free cookies