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Favorite Applesauce Cookies (with Oats and Cinnamon)

These cookies are a little crispy around the edges right out of the oven, but soften as they are stored.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 12 (Makes about 24 cookies)
Calories 128kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all purpose flour)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup smooth applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

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.
  • Use an applesauce that has good flavor when you taste it as that will impact the flavor of the cookies.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg