Caramelized Apple Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbspbutter
- 2 mediumapples)
peeled and diced (i used pink lady and honeycrisp
- 1 tbspfresh lemon juice
- 4 tsplight brown sugar
- 1 ½ call-purpose flour
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 1 ½ tspcinnamon
- ½ tspsalt
- ¾ cbutter
brought to room temperature
- ¾ clight brown sugar
packed
- ¼ cgranulated sugar
- 2 largeeggs
at room temperature
- ⅓ capple sauce
- 2 ½ tspvanilla extract
- 3 crolled oats
- 1 cpowdered sugar
- 1 tbspwater or milk
plus more as needed
Directions
For the caramelized apples
- 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apples, lemon juice, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
- 2
Continue to cook, stirring often, until the apples are soft, but not mushy (you want some bite left). Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
For the cookie dough
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
- 2
In the bowl of an electric mixer beat together the butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy (at least 3-4 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add the apple sauce and vanilla and beat on medium-high for 1 minute.
- 3
Turn mixer to low and carefully add flour. Mix until just combined (no over-mixing here). Using a rubber spatula, gently stir in the oats. Fold in the cooled caramelized apples, mixing until just combined. Cover mixing bowl with plastic wrap or a piece of foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- 4
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 5
Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop dough onto baking sheet, placing each cookie at least 1-2" apart, as they will flatten out while baking. Bake cookies for 15-18 minutes, or until edges are just starting to brown, but the middle is still a little soft.
- 6
Remove baking sheet from the oven and allow cookies to cool for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat process until all cookies have been baked.
- 7
Allow cookies to cool completely before drizzling with the sugar glaze (see below).
For the glaze
- 1
In a small bowl whisk together the sugar and water (or milk) until desired consistency is reached. If glaze is too thick add additional water or milk (just a couple drops); if it's too watery, add additional powdered sugar. Drizzle (or dunk) over the tops of each cookie using a spoon.
Caramelized Apple Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving a cookie that feels like a warm hug on a crisp autumn day? These Caramelized Apple Oatmeal Cookies deliver exactly that, transforming a classic favorite into an extraordinary treat perfect for any time of year. Forget your standard oatmeal cookie; this recipe elevates comfort to an art form.
Many apple oatmeal cookies are good, but few achieve the depth of flavor found in these Caramelized Apple Oatmeal Cookies. The secret lies in a crucial first step: gently cooking diced apples with butter, lemon juice, and a touch of brown sugar until they're tender and their natural sugars intensify. This caramelization process creates pockets of rich, buttery sweetness throughout each bite, setting these cookies apart from any other.
You'll be greeted by the comforting scent of cinnamon and warm apples as these bake. Each cookie offers a delightful contrast: the hearty chew of generous rolled oats perfectly complemented by soft, spiced apple chunks. The rich, buttery flavor from the caramelized apples balances beautifully with the sweet cookie base, all finished with a simple, sweet 2-ingredient glaze that adds a delicate touch without overpowering the star flavors. These cookies are wonderfully moist and satisfying, promising a truly memorable dessert experience.
While Pink Lady and Honeycrisp apples are recommended for their superb balance of sweetness and tartness, feel free to experiment with other firm, sweet-tart varieties like Fuji or Gala based on what's fresh and available. For the simple, sweet drizzle, either water or milk can be used to achieve your desired glaze consistency, making it easy to adapt to your pantry. You can also adjust the amount of cinnamon to your preference for a bolder spice profile.
These Caramelized Apple Oatmeal Cookies are ideal for dessert, a delightful afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea, or to share with friends and family during gatherings. Their comforting flavors make them a perfect offering for bake sales or holiday platters.