Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (180g)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (100g)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (5g)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (2.5g)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (2.5g)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5g)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (113g)
• 1 large egg (50g)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5mL)
• 2 cups diced peeled apples (300g)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

12-15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the diced apples.
5. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
7. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 200
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 29g
• Sugar: 17g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Warm and comforting apple-cinnamon flavor
• Crunchy exterior with a soft, chewy interior
• Warm spices enhance the apple flavor

User Comments:

• "These cookies are so delicious! They have the perfect balance of sweet and tartness."
• "I love the chewy texture and the generous amount of apple in each cookie."
• "These are the best apple oatmeal cookies I've ever had! They're so easy to make too."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make sure the cookies are evenly browned, rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time.
• Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• If you don't have parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheet with cooking spray.