Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies recipe makes flavorful, soft cookies with delicate, crispy edges and a soft center. These apple cookies have fresh diced apples, rolled oats, and cinnamon, to make them very delicious. This cookie recipe is an apple-cinnamon lover's delight!
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
These apple cinnamon oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with warm, cozy flavors—like a cross between apple pie and an oatmeal cookie!
They’re made with old-fashioned oats, sweet apples sautéed in butter and brown sugar, and just a touch of applesauce to keep them moist and flavorful without being too sweet.
A simple vanilla glaze is optional, and adds a lovely touch if you’re wanting something a little sweeter.
Why You’ll Love These Apple Cookies
• Cozy & Comforting – Full of warm cinnamon spice and real apple bits.
• Soft & Chewy Texture – Thanks to applesauce and old-fashioned oats.
• Eggless Cookie – Made without any eggs.
• Freezer-Friendly – Make a batch and freeze some for later!
• Fall Favorite – Perfect with a cup of milk or coffee on a crisp Fall day.
These apple cinnamon cookies are perfect for fall baking, They are easy to whip up and even easier to enjoy.
Top them off with an optional buttery vanilla glaze for an extra bit of sweetness (bakery-style vibes).
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies make a tasty treat for lunchboxes, after school snacks, or just cozying up with a cup of tea.
Ingredients in Oatmeal Apple Cookies
This is an eggless cookie recipe, so not only does it save money, people with an egg sensitivity can enjoy them!
• Old Fashioned Oats – Quick oats can be used in a pinch.
• All-Purpose Flour
• Light Brown Sugar
• Applesauce – The unsweetened variety is best.
• Vanilla Extract – Adds a warm flavor.
• Baking Soda
• Butter – You can use unsalted or salted (If using salted, reduce salt in recipe to 1/8 teaspoon).
• Ground Cinnamon – The best fall spice to pair with apples.
• Salt
• Apples – Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji are my favorites to use.
How To Make Apple Oatmeal Cookies
There is about 20 minute of chill time and only 15 minutes in the oven which helps give it the soft, chewy texture.
Step 1: In a medium saucepan melt butter, brown sugar, corn starch, and add the diced apples. Cook for 4-5 minutes until apples begin to soften.
Step 2: To a mixing bowl, beat together the remaining butter, applesauce, brown sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, add the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 4: Mix together well.
Step 5: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Step 6: Fold in the diced, cooked apples. Chill the dough for 20 minutes.
Step 7: Drop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop, lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat and gently press them with the bottom of a glass or back of a spoon.
Step 8: Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15-17 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden brown.
Step 9: Let cool on a cooling rack until cool enough to eat.
Optional Step: Glaze with icing glaze, if desired (recipe in Notes on recipe card).
Storage Tips for Apple Oatmeal Cookies
- Room Temperature: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Place a piece of parchment paper between layers if stacking to keep them from sticking together.
- Refrigerator: You can refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Let them come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- Freezer: These cookies freeze well. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm slightly in the microwave for that "just baked" feel.
- Bonus Tip: If you add the glaze, let the cookies cool completely and the glaze set fully before storing, to prevent sticking.
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Sheet
- Hand or stand mixer
- Mixing Spoon
- Measuring cups and Spoons, Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter divided
- ⅔ cup Light Brown Sugar divided
- 1 teaspoon Corn Starch
- 2 small Apples peeled, cored, diced fine
- ½ cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Old Fashioned Oats
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
See Notes for Optional Glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F, with rack in the center.
Prepare Apple Mixture
- In a medium sized sauce pan over medium heat melt 1 Tablespoon of the butter with the diced apples, 1 Tablespoon of the brown sugar, and the corn starch.
- Stir occasionally over medium heat for about 4 minutes, or until apples start to become soft. Set aside to cool.
Make the Cookie Dough
- In a medium sized mixing bowl add the remaining butter, remaining brown sugar, applesauce, and vanilla. Using a hand mixer (this step can be done using a stand mixer as well) blend well until light and fluffy.
- In a separate mixing bowl add the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, and stir well.
- Slowly add the butter/applesauce mixture and mix evenly. Then fold in the apple chunks mixture until evenly combined.
- Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, scoop out even amounts of the dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. You can form a mound or a ball and flatten into a cookie shape.
- Bake at 350°F for 17-20 minutes or until edges begin to turn brown.
- Let cool on a cooling rack until cool enough to eat. Ice with glaze if desired (See Notes).
Notes
Icing Recipe:
- 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Light Corn Syrup
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Milk (or more for desired consistency)
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar
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In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the butter, corn syrup, vanilla, milk, and salt. Microwave for 15 seconds, stir, and microwave 10 more seconds, if needed for butter to melt. Stir to combine.
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Stir in the powdered sugar until fully dissolved. Add more milk if too thick. Add more powdered sugar if too thin.
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