Description
These easy apple cheddar oat cookies combine sweet apples and tangy sharp cheddar for a unique treat that works perfectly for breakfast or snack time. With wholesome ingredients like oats, applesauce, and raisins, these soft, flavorful cookies are loved by the whole family.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (105 grams) all-purpose flour
- 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 Ingredients
- 1 medium apple, such as Granny Smith or Gala, cut into small dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups (155 grams) oats
- 1 1/4 cups shredded (105 grams) sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) raisins, optional
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet. 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 flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and kosher salt until well combined.
- Combine wet ingredients. In a separate large bowl, whisk the applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Incorporate dry into wet. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, whisking until no dry spots remain and the batter is smooth.
- Add main mix-ins. Use a spoon or spatula to fold in the diced apples, oats, shredded cheddar cheese, and optional raisins evenly throughout the batter. The mixture will be sticky and slightly loose.
- Shape cookies. Scoop 1/4 cup portions (about 60 grams each) and form each into rounds approximately 3/4 inch thick using your hands, similar to burger patties. Arrange them on the prepared sheet pan with cookies close together as they will not spread.
- Bake. Place the sheet pan in a preheated oven and bake for 18 minutes. Look for browned edges and a sizzling sound; check the bottoms for visible browning to ensure they are done.
- Cool and store. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to one month.
Notes
- This recipe combines the sweetness of apples with sharp cheddar cheese for a unique flavor that's great for breakfast or snacks.
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Gala for the best texture and flavor.
- Cookies will be soft right out of the oven but will firm up as they cool.
- Cookies do not spread during baking, so you can place them close together on the baking sheet.
- Optional raisins add extra sweetness and chewiness but can be omitted if preferred.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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
