Apple Date Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, fruit-studded oatmeal cookies with diced apple, dates, raisins and warm cinnamon—an easy, comforting bake.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fruit and Add-ins
11 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
12 - 1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
13 - 1/2 cup raisins
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or by hand until just incorporated; do not overmix.
06 - Using a spatula, gently fold in the diced apple, chopped dates, and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and arrange them 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the cookie edges are golden and the centers appear set.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No one expects just how chewy and satisfying these cookies are until they sink their teeth into that apple-studded dough.
- The simple prep means you can satisfy a homemade cookie craving in almost no time.
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- Leaving the cookies on the hot baking sheet longer than 5 minutes leads to a dry bottom.
- Finely dicing the apple prevents soggy bits and gives even pockets of fruit.
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- Chop the apple and dates as finely as possible for the best distribution in each bite.
- Stir the dough gently by hand when folding in fruit to prevent it from becoming tough.