Description
These Easy Apple Cookies combine sweet diced apples, tangy sharp cheddar cheese, and hearty oats for a unique treat perfect for breakfast or snacktime. With a soft texture and warm spices like nutmeg, these cookies are a family favorite that are simple to make and delicious to eat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (105 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground or grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup smooth applesauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Main Add-ins
- 1 medium apple, such as Granny Smith or Gala, cut into small dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups oats (155 grams)
- 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (105 grams)
- 1/2 cup raisins, optional (85 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Line a sheet pan with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, and egg until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until there are no dry spots and the batter is uniform.
- Fold in add-ins: Using a spoon or spatula, stir in the diced apples, oats, shredded cheddar cheese, and optional raisins until evenly distributed. The mixture will be sticky and slightly loose.
- Shape cookies: Scoop 1/4 cup portions (approximately 60 grams each) of the dough and, using your hands, shape each into a round about 3/4 inch thick, similar to forming a small burger. Arrange the shaped cookies on the prepared sheet pan, close together but not touching. This recipe yields 13 cookies.
- Bake: Place the sheet pan in a preheated oven and bake the cookies for 18 minutes. The edges will start to brown, and you may hear a sizzling sound. Check the bottom of a cookie to confirm browning.
- Cool cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will be soft when warm but will firm up as they cool.
- Store: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze them for up to one month for longer storage.
Notes
- These apple cheddar oat cookies uniquely blend sweet and savory flavors, making them suitable for breakfast or as a snack.
- You can omit raisins if you prefer a less sweet cookie or substitute them with chopped nuts for added crunch.
- Using sharp cheddar cheese adds a tangy contrast; mild cheddar can be used for a gentler flavor.
- Ensure the apples are diced small to distribute evenly and to avoid large chunks in the cookies.
- Cookies do not spread much during baking, so placing them close together on the baking sheet is fine.
- Allow cookies to cool fully to develop their proper texture before eating or storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 153 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 126 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg
