Description
These Apple Crisp Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic apple crisp dessert, combining the flavors of cinnamon, oats, apples, and a buttery streusel topping into a portable treat.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled apples (like Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Incorporate remaining ingredients: Stir in oats, chopped apples, and nuts if using. For streusel topping, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheet, top with streusel if desired, and bake for 12–14 minutes until golden.
- Cool and serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For best results, use firm apples and finely chop them for a better texture.
- Cookies can be frozen after baking and reheated for a warm treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
