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Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Icing

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Cozy and comforting apple oatmeal cookies topped with glossy maple icing, perfect for any occasion.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup finely diced apples
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for icing)
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar
  • Pinch of salt (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Reduce the applesauce. Place the applesauce in a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a low boil, and simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Combine dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
  4. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the cooled reduced applesauce, egg yolk, and vanilla to the creamed mixture; mix until fully combined.
  6. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the diced apples and chopped walnuts, if using.
  8. Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  10. Make the maple icing by melting the butter and maple syrup in a saucepan over low heat and whisk in the sifted confectioners’ sugar and a pinch of salt.
  11. Finish by drizzling the icing over the cooled cookies and allowing it to set before serving.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Cookies can also be frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition

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