Ingredients and Weight:
- Rolled oats: 2 cups (160g)
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (2g)
- Unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes: 1 cup (225g)
- Applesauce: 1 cup (240g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Large egg, beaten: 1 (55g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 out of 5
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Add butter cubes and use your fingertips to work them into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together applesauce, vanilla extract, and egg.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie (1/8 of the recipe):
- Calories: 225
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 180mg
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 20g
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy
- Apple-cinnamon flavor
- Golden brown crust
User Comments:
- "These cookies are delicious! The apple-cinnamon flavor is perfect, and they are so soft and chewy." - Sarah
- "I love that these cookies are made with applesauce. It makes them healthier and gives them a great texture." - Emily
- "These cookies are the perfect fall treat! They are warm and comforting, and they taste like a warm apple pie." - Tom
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to not overmix the dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
- If you don't have applesauce on hand, you can substitute mashed bananas or pumpkin puree.
- For a sweeter cookie, you can add an extra 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the dough.
