- Why are the cookies too mushy?
- You likely didn't squeeze enough liquid out of the apples, making the dough too wet.
Soft Apple Oatmeal Cookies
If you love apple pie but don't have time for the crust, these cookies are the answer. Oats add a rustic texture, while grated fresh apple ensures they stay soft for days. A true 'grab-and-go' breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
1
cup
Quick Oats
1
cup
Grated Apple (liquid squeezed out)
1/2
cup
Butter (room temperature)
1/2
cup
Sugar
1
large
Egg
1
tsp
Baking Powder
1
tsp
Cinnamon
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1
pinch
Salt
2
tbsp
Confectioners' Sugar (for dusting)
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Equipment Needed
- Large Bowl
- Box Grater
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet. Grate the apple and firmly squeeze out the excess juice.
Tip: Apple juice is acidic and watery, which would throw off the baking chemistry if left in.
2
✓
Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Tip: The oats help absorb moisture during baking, stabilizing the cookie structure.
3
✓
Cream the butter with the sugar, then add the egg and vanilla. Stir in the grated apple.
Tip: The egg yolk acts as an emulsifier, binding the butter with the moisture in the dough.
4
✓
Fold in the dry ingredients. With wet hands, shape into balls and flatten slightly on the sheet.
Tip: The dough will be sticky; wetting your hands prevents it from sticking to skin.
5
✓
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Tip: Don't bake until rock hard; they will firm up as they cool.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Quick Oats
- 1 cup Grated Apple (liquid squeezed out)
- 1/2 cup Butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 tbsp Confectioners' Sugar (for dusting)