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Apple Crisp Cookies Recipe

Apple Crisp Cookies Recipe

Chewy oatmeal cookies meet cozy apple crisp in every bite. Warm spices, tender apple bits, and a caramel-ready finish.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 18

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.75 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.9 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1.5 cup peeled apple, finely diced choose a crisp, tart variety
  • 1 tsp lemon juice to brighten flavor
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch to coat apples
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
  • 2 tbsp caramel sauce optional, for drizzling

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Toss diced apple with lemon juice and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in vanilla and milk until smooth and slightly creamy.
  • Whisk flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix just until a thick dough forms.
  • Fold in coated apples and nuts, if using, until evenly distributed.
  • Scoop dough in heaping tablespoonfuls (about 2 tbsp each) onto sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten.
  • Bake 11–13 minutes, until edges set and tops are lightly golden but centers look soft.
  • Cool cookies on the sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.
  • Drizzle with caramel, if desired, once cookies are fully cooled.

Notes

Variation: Stir in 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries for extra chew. For thicker cookies, chill dough 30 minutes before baking. Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Apple Crisp Cookies Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.