Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Glaze Recipe
Delight in the comforting flavors of these Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies, featuring tender chopped apples, a warm blend of spices, and a sweet maple glaze that perfectly complements the chewy oats and buttery cookie base. These wholesome yet indulgent treats are perfect for a cozy snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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
Maple Glaze
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the softened butter with brown sugar until the mixture is light, creamy, and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, and blend well until combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle in the flour, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, and salt over the wet dough. Mix on low speed just until the ingredients are incorporated evenly without overmixing.
- Prepare Apples and Combine: Toss the chopped apples gently with lemon juice to prevent browning. Fold the apples carefully into the cookie dough, ensuring even distribution without crushing the pieces.
- Shape Cookies: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to form dough rounds roughly 2 tablespoons each. Place them spaced slightly apart on the prepared baking sheets and gently press down each mound to slightly flatten.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the tops are set and edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more syrup to thin or powdered sugar to thicken as needed.
- Glaze Cookies: Drizzle the prepared maple glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon. Let the glaze set completely before serving or stacking the cookies.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and flavor.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
- The glaze can be stored separately and added just before serving to keep cookies from becoming soggy.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- You can lightly toast the oats before mixing for a nuttier flavor.
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