Favorite Applesauce Cookies

5 from 108 votes

With whole grains and lower sugar, these Applesauce Cookies are bursting with fresh apple flavor. Plus, all you need to make them is a bowl and a spoon!

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: (Makes about 24 cookies)

Calories: 128kcal

Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup smooth applesauce
1 large egg
¼ cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Stir the ingredients together in a medium bowl. The batter will be fairly thick and sticky.
Use a 1 tablespoon spoon to portion out batter onto the prepared baking sheet, placing batter about 1 inch apart. Press down slightly so the cookies are about 1/2 inch thick.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until firm to the touch and lightly golden brown around the edges.
Remove from oven and let cool on the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Notes

Store leftovers, once cooled, for 3-5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. Or freeze in a zip top bag with as much air removed as possible for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature.
Use smooth, unsweetened applesauce.
These cookies are a little crispy around the edges right out of the oven, but soften as they are stored.
Store-bought applesauce works great or you can use homemade applesauce.
Use whole wheat flour or all purpose–they work the same though whole wheat flour cookies will be slightly darker (that's what I used in the photos here).
Gluten-free: Use cup for cup gluten-free flour mix.
Dairy-free: Use the coconut oil instead of butter.
Egg-free: Omit the egg, add 1/4 cup milk and increase baking soda to 1/2 teaspoon.

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