Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Delicious cookies combining oats, fresh apples, and caramel, perfect for fall treats.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced apples (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and caramel sauce.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the dough and ensure ingredients are fresh. Can be frozen for up to three months.