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Apple Crisp Cookies Recipe

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These Apple Crisp Cookies capture the warm, comforting flavors of a traditional apple crisp dessert in a delightful cookie form. Featuring tender diced Granny Smith apples caramelized with butter and brown sugar, combined with cinnamon-spiced oatmeal cookie dough, these cookies offer a chewy texture with bursts of sweet and tart apple flavor. Perfect for cozy fall afternoons or anytime you want a nostalgic treat.

Ingredients

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Caramelized Apples

  • 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
  • 2 tsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tsp light brown sugar, packed

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups rolled oats

Instructions

  1. Caramelize the Apples: Place the diced apples, 2 tsp unsalted butter, and 4 tsp light brown sugar in a medium frying pan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and golden. Remove from heat and set aside to cool on a paper towel.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar on medium-high speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Continue to beat on high speed for 1 minute, then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to low. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Add the rolled oats and mix again until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in Apples: Gently fold the cooled caramelized apples into the cookie dough until evenly distributed.
  7. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up and enhance flavors.
  8. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
  9. Scoop and Bake: Using a medium cookie scoop, place the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft.
  10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, use Granny Smith apples for their tart flavor and firm texture.
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent cookies from spreading too much during baking.
  • You can substitute rolled oats with quick oats if desired, but texture may be slightly different.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Adding a sprinkling of sea salt on top before baking can enhance the sweet and savory flavor balance.

Keywords: apple crisp cookies, oatmeal cookies, fall dessert, caramelized apple cookies, chewy apple cookies

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