Apple Oatmeal Cookies

5 from 2 votes
5 Comments

This post may contain affiliate links. See our disclosure policy.

These Apple Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of tart apple bits! They make the perfect after school snack or lunchbox treat!

A stack of apple oatmeal cookies

If a cookie could be cozy, this would be the one. Warm cinnamon combined with nutty brown sugar, soft Granny Smith apples for a little bite, and comforting oats make for a cookie you want to eat. Whether it’s an after school or after work snack, or a midnight snack, there’s something about the flavor of an apple oatmeal cookie that is so comforting!

The Best Oats to Use

When you are in the grocery store looking for oats for your cookies, choose either rolled oats or old fashioned oats. These are the best choice because they give a really nice chewy texture to the cookie as well as hold their oat shape nicely during the cooking process. An oat like quick oats can start to dissolve and act more like an oat flour, not giving your the chewiness that you are looking for.

dough balls on a baking sheet


Freezing Apple Oatmeal Cookies

These cookies freeze really well! The method to do so is simple. Wait for the cookies to cool completely to room temperature, and then place them in a Ziploc bag. Push all the air out of the bag, this helps to make sure ice crystals don’t form, zip up your bag, and freeze.

baked cookies on a baking sheet

How to Make Apple Oatmeal Cookies

  • To begin, preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl or electric mixer, blend butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until creamy and smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients- all purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Add this dry mixture to the butter/sugar mixture and blend well.
  • Now you can mix in the oats.
  • Peel and finely dice the apple. You should get about 1 cup of apple pieces. Stir the apple pieces into the cookie dough.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place evenly on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. No need for a cookie scoop.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browning on the edges of the cookies. Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a cooling rack.
Apple Oatmeal Cookies on a plate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best apple to use for apple oatmeal cookies?

While there are a lot of good apples out there like Gala, Fuji, and Honeycrisp apples, we like Granny Smith because they are slightly sour and offset the sweetness of the cookies. The apples mentioned above are already very sweet and would overwhelm the cookie with sweetness.

What else can I put in apple oatmeal cookies?

Any other dried fruit like raisins, cried cherries, dried apricots, or dried blueberries would be great. You could also try different types of chocolate chips such as butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, and dark chocolate chips.
If you use a mix-in other than apples, just bake for 10 minutes instead of 12.

Which oats are best for apple oatmeal cookies?

Choose either rolled oats or old fashioned oats. These are the best choice because they give a really nice chewy texture to the cookie as well as hold their oat shape nicely during the cooking process.

Read Next: 33+ Easy Dessert Ideas (with Pictures + Simple Recipes)

Apple Oatmeal Cookies on a plate

Apple Oatmeal Cookies

5 from 2 votes
These Apple Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of tart apple bits! They make the perfect after school snack or lunchbox treat!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 72

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl or electric mixer, blend butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until creamy and smooth.
    cookie dough in a mixing bowl
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
    flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a bowl
  • Add this dry mixture to the butter/sugar mixture and blend well. Mix in the oats.
    cookie dough in a mixing bowl
  • Peel and finely dice the apple. You should get about 1 cup of apple pieces.
    diced apples in a measuring cup
  • Stir the apple pieces into the dough.
    apple oatmeal cookie dough in a mixing bowl
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place evenly on a lined cookie sheet.
    dough balls on a baking sheet
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browning on the edges of the cookies. Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a cooling rack.
    baked cookies on a baking sheet

Notes

  • The cookies will look a little unbaked on the top when they come out, but they will continue to cook on the pan. 
  • This oatmeal cookie recipe is a great base for other mix-ins like butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, or raisins. If you use a mix-in other than apples, just bake for 10 minutes instead of 12.
  • These cookies freeze really well! Just place the baked and cooled cookies in a freezer bag or airtight container. 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.3mg

Love this recipe?

We want to hear from you! Please leave a review.

Rate and Review



Share This With the World

PinYummly

About the author

Kelsey Crist

Kelsey lives in Washington with her husband, Alex, and two cats, Diana and Nova. Her happy place is in the kitchen listening to an audiobook and trying new recipes. When she's not in the kitchen you can find her hiking, shopping at Trader Joe's, or playing Animal Crossing. Her favorite food is pasta and Alex loves when she makes Homemade Oreos.

More about Kelsey Crist
5 from 2 votes

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

How many stars would you give this recipe?




Comments

  1. My cookies flattened out a lot and couldn’t even taste the apple. Taste was good I was just hoping for more apple.

  2. So disappointed. There is too much butter I think? They spread out and ended up sticky and almost lace like. It didn’t say to chill the dough which may have helped. Just not sure what the problem was/is.

  3. 5 stars
    Substitute 1/2 cup peanut butter for 1/2 cup butter
    Substitute white & dark sugar – only 1 cup and add 1 cup raisins