Apple Crisp Cookies
Delightful cookies combining the flavors of apple crisp, packed with sweet apples, warm spices, and wholesome oats, topped with caramel sauce.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for better mixing.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Adjust according to taste; more for a spicier flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups diced apples Can use different apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts Optional.
For Drizzling
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce For drizzling before serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats, diced apples, and nuts if using.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving, if desired.
Notes
These cookies are delicious on their own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For storage, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze with parchment paper to prevent sticking. You can customize these cookies by adding chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or coconut flakes.