Description
Delight in the wholesome goodness of these Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies, a perfect blend of flavors, ideal for a gluten-free or dairy-free treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gluten-free all purpose flour (or regular flour)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- softened (or coconut oil
- for dairy-free)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
- 1 cup shredded or finely diced apple (1 apple – Granny smith
- fuji or gala)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4–5 tsp milk (of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free all purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter (or coconut oil) and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the applesauce, vanilla, and egg to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats, shredded apple, and chopped walnuts.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil. Ensure oats are certified gluten-free for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies, gluten-free, dairy-free option, dessert, cookies