Easy Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Icing
Ever wondered what to do with that one leftover apple? Say hello to your new autumn favorite recipe; Easy Apple Oatmeal Cookies. Made with just 1/2 cup of shredded apples, it's a scrumptious and budget-friendly way to celebrate fall.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded apple
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
For Glaze
- 3 tbsps apple juice
- 1 1/2 cups icing sugar
Instructions
- Mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla and beat to combine.
- Add the flour mixture and mix until combined.
- Fold in the shredded apple and oats.
- Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees when ready to bake, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- When the cookies are cool, prepare the glaze by whisking the apple juice and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cookies and allow it to harden before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
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