Description
Golden and crisp on the outside with a chewy center, these apple oatmeal cookies are flavored with warm cinnamon, maple syrup, and bits of fresh apple, making them a cozy and wholesome treat perfect for fall—or anytime you crave something nostalgic and delicious.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup spelt flour or all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup coconut oil or melted butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup finely diced apple (peeled if desired)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
2 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and optional nuts and extra sugar, if using.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten each cookie gently with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crisp.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use gluten-free oats and oat flour for a gluten-free version.
Choose coconut oil and maple syrup for a vegan-friendly cookie.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger for extra spice.
Mix in raisins or dried cranberries for added fruitiness.
Bake 1–2 minutes longer for a crunchier texture.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for a week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
