Name: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Glaze Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 29 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (at room temperature); 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark); 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 and 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup peeled and finely chopped apple (1/4-inch cubes or smaller); 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2/3 cup powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons milk; 2 teaspoons maple syrup

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter (at room temperature)

3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 and 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup peeled and finely chopped apple (1/4-inch cubes or smaller)

2 teaspoons lemon juice

2/3 cup powdered sugar

2 teaspoons milk

2 teaspoons maple syrup

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2: Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar on high speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix well, scraping down the bowl as needed.

Step 3: Gradually sprinkle in the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, and salt. Mix on low speed until the ingredients are mostly combined.

Step 4: Toss the chopped apples with lemon juice to prevent browning, then gently fold them into the dough.

Step 5: Scoop dough into rounds of about 2 tablespoons each. Place them spaced slightly apart on the prepared baking sheets and press them gently to flatten a bit.

Step 6: Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the tops are set and edges turn lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7: To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more syrup or powdered sugar if needed. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and let it set without stacking.

Tips & Variations

Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice contrast to the sweet glaze and spices.

For extra texture, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.

If fresh apples aren’t available, substitute with 3/4 cup dried apples, chopped finely.

Make the glaze vegan by swapping milk for a plant-based alternative and using maple syrup only.

FAQs

Can I use quick oats instead of old-fashioned rolled oats?

While quick oats can be used, old-fashioned rolled oats give the cookies a better texture and chewiness. Quick oats tend to produce a softer, less textured cookie.

How do I prevent the apples from making the dough too wet?

Tossing the chopped apples with lemon juice helps reduce moisture release and prevents browning. Also, chopping apples into small, uniform pieces ensures even distribution without overly wetting the dough.