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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Glaze Recipe

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These Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful blend of soft, chewy oats and tender apple pieces, infused with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. Topped with a luscious maple glaze, they make a perfect treat for any occasion, combining wholesome ingredients with a sweet, flavorful twist.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup butter (at room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup peeled and finely chopped apple (1/4-inch cubes or smaller)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Maple Glaze

  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking, then set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer on high speed, cream the room temperature butter and brown sugar together until the mixture turns light in color and fluffy in texture. This ensures a tender cookie base.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the large egg and vanilla extract thoroughly, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually sprinkle the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, and salt over the wet dough mixture. Blend on low speed until the ingredients are mostly combined, ensuring even distribution.
  5. Prepare Apples and Mix into Dough: Toss the peeled and finely chopped apples with lemon juice to prevent browning. Gently stir these apple pieces into the cookie dough, taking care not to overmix.
  6. Shape and Arrange Cookies: Scoop rounds of dough about 2 tablespoons each onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart. Lightly press each dough ball down to slightly flatten them for even baking.
  7. Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the cookie tops are set and the edges have turned light golden brown.
  8. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.
  9. Prepare Maple Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup until the glaze is smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more syrup for thinness or powdered sugar to thicken, as desired.
  10. Glaze the Cookies: Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon. Let them sit uncovered until the glaze is set before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Use peeled apples to avoid extra moisture and ensure even baking.
  • Finely chopping apples into 1/4-inch cubes or smaller helps distribute them evenly in the dough.
  • Lemon juice prevents the apples from browning and adds subtle brightness.
  • The glaze can be customized in thickness depending on your preference; thinner glaze will soak more into the cookie.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.

Keywords: apple cinnamon cookies, oatmeal cookies, maple glaze cookies, baked cookies, fall dessert

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