Apple Honey Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)

Chewy cookies featuring diced apples, raisins, and oats sweetened with honey for a wholesome treat.

# 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 brown sugar, packed
08 - 1/3 cup honey
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 cup peeled and diced apple
12 - 2/3 cup raisins

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Mix in honey, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing by hand until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold diced apple and raisins into the dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving approximately 2 inches between each cookie.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers appear set.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey creates these gorgeous caramelized edges while keeping the centers impossibly soft
  • They manage to taste wholesome and indulgent at the same time, which is basically the cookie equivalent of having your cake and eating it too
02 -
  • The dough will feel stickier than regular cookie dough because of the honey and fresh apple, so do not be tempted to add more flour or they will turn into hockey pucks
  • These cookies continue to firm up as they cool, so pulling them out when the centers still look slightly underdone is the secret to perfectly chewy results
03 -
  • Try grating the apple instead of dicing if you want the flavor distributed throughout without distinct fruit pieces
  • Brush the tops with a little extra honey halfway through baking for an extra shiny, caramelized finish

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