Apple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional: replace with dried cranberries or chocolate chips)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), egg, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in the chopped apple and raisins.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers, as these cookies won’t spread much during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These apple oatmeal raisin cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with the natural sweetness of apples and raisins. They make a healthy treat for both kids and adults. You can also customize the recipe by adding nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips! Enjoy!
