Apple Spice Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies with fresh apple, raisins, and warming spices perfect for cozy snacking.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fruit & Oats
12 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
13 - 1 cup peeled, finely diced apple (such as Granny Smith)
14 - 3/4 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 the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice until evenly blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in the rolled oats, diced apple, and raisins using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers appear set.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The apple stays soft and juicy inside the cookie while the edges get perfectly golden and slightly crisp.
- These taste even better on day two when the spices have had time to deepen and settle into every bite.
02 -
- If the dough feels too sticky to scoop chill it in the fridge for 15 minutes and it will firm up beautifully.
- Finely diced apple is crucial because large chunks will make the cookies fall apart and bake unevenly.
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size so every cookie bakes at exactly the same rate.
- Toast your oats in a dry skillet for three minutes before adding them and the nutty flavor will blow your mind.