Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
12 Cookies
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Calories
111 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies
Description
Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies rely on oats for a chewy base with moisture contributed mainly by applesauce and almond butter. The dough is thick and sticky and can optionally incorporate chopped apple and nuts, which contribute to varied texture and a mild nutty taste. These cookies bake evenly at 350 degrees Fahrenheit without much spread, forming soft, tender bites rather than crisp cookies. Cinnamon and salt balance the flavors subtly, while maple syrup adds gentle sweetness.
This recipe makes a batch that can be enjoyed fresh or stored refrigerated for up to a week, making them a convenient sweet snack option. The texture is soft rather than crunchy, making them suitable for those who prefer moist oatmeal cookies. They are ideal for a light treat, breakfast accompaniment, or lunchbox addition.
The recipe notes suggest adjusting sweetness by adding brown sugar if desired and emphasize adding chopped apple for more pronounced apple flavor. Storing the cookies in airtight containers extends freshness, and freezing is also viable up to three months for longer storage.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (180g) quick oats
- 1 cup (255g, 9oz) applesauce unsweetened
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) maple syrup pure
- 3 Tbsp (45ml) almond butter unsweetened
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt sea salt
Optional Additions:
- ⅔ cup (84g) apple finely chopped or grated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional, pure
- ½ cup (65g) walnuts chopped, or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- If your almond butter isn't room temperature (if it has been sitting in the refrigerator), either bring it to room temperature before starting the recipe or microwave it for 20-40 seconds, or until it is easy to stir.
- Add all of the ingredients for the applesauce cookies to a food processor and process until a thick batter forms. The mixture will be thick and sticky but much wetter than regular cookie dough. This is normal. If you’re adding any solids (like nuts, dried fruit, or chopped apples) to the cookies, stir them into the batter now. Note: if you don't own a food processor, you can prepare this easy cookie recipe in a large bowl by mixing everything together well. If you go this route, I recommend allowing the cookie dough to sit for 10 minutes prior to baking.
- Use a spoon to drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. The cookie dough doesn’t spread very much while baking and doesn’t change shape. For this reason, form the mounds of dough into circular cookie shapes or whatever final shape you’re going for. I like making 12 cookies, but you can easily make fewer large cookies for a more substantial healthy snack.
- Bake cookies on the center rack of the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges and appear set up.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool at least 15 minutes before removing them from the cookie sheet.
Notes
- Add 1 to 4 tablespoons of brown sugar to increase the sweetness if desired.
- Finely chopped apple can be added for a stronger apple flavor and extra texture.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- You can freeze the oatmeal cookies for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Cookie (of 12) | |
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 99mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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