Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

Sweet and hearty Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies! They are full of oats, delicious applesauce, and brown sugar in every bite!

I love using applesauce this time of year and baking with it!

Sometimes you just need a good thick oatmeal cookie, and this is just that. Plus the hints of applesauce flavour brings a sweet apple taste too!

They are chewy, irresistibly delicious, and so easy to bake up.

For more applesauce recipes, try Applesauce Brownies, Applesauce Streusel Muffins, or Applesauce Muffins.

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Ingredients Notes

Full recipe and ingredients are in the recipe card below. Feel free to scroll through this section to view the ingredients we’re using!

• Applesauce - Make sure to use unsweetened applesauce.
• Brown sugar – I used dark brown sugar for this recipe, but light brown works as well.
• Egg – Remove 2 hours prior to baking.
• Flour – I used all-purpose flour for this recipe.
• Oats: Rolled oats, also known as large flake oats, work great for this recipe.
• Vanilla – Using a good quality vanilla is important to enhance the apple flavour.
  

Step by step instructions

Here is how to make and bake these applesauce oatmeal cookies. You will need two trays lined with parchment paper, three mixing bowls, a spatula, a whisk, and a standard ice cream scoop.

Step 1 - Prep. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, and measure all ingredients.

Step 2 – Mix dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, add in flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3 – Mix wet ingredients. In a medium bowl, add in melted and cooled butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Then mix in egg, vanilla, and unsweetened applesauce.

Step 4 – Add in dry ingredients. Mix until a soft cookie dough forms. Don’t overmix!

Step 5 – Scoop and bake. Scoop the cookies onto the prepared baking tray. Bake 6 at a time for 13-16 minutes or until the middle has set. Mine took 15 minutes exactly.

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the fridge for a week. You can also freeze the cookies and thaw in the microwave when wanted. 

Expert Baking Tips

Here are a few baking tips from my kitchen to yours

• Use unsweetened applesauce, and not sweetened.
• To enhance these cookies, brown the butter. Check out the FAQ below on how to brown butter.
• Don’t over mix the dough once the dry ingredients are added. If you over mix, the dough will appear more dry and tough.
• Make sure the flour is spooned and leveled properly. If you stick the measuring cup into the flour, this will compact it. A scale will give you the most accurate measurements.
  
  

FAQ

How do I brown butter?

Brown the butter: Melt the butter in a medium sized pan over medium heat. Once it melts, it will crackle, then become foamy – continue mixing the butter while this happens to prevent burning. The butter will go from melted to golden brown quickly, and you’ll know it’s almost done when the aroma of browned butter arrives. The whole process should take about 5 minutes! Once golden, remove from heat and transfer to a glass bowl to cool as you measure out the rest of your ingredients. (Cool at least 15 minutes).

Can I use bananas instead?

Yes! If you'd like to make Banana Oatmeal Cookies instead, feel free to sub the 3/4 cups of unsweetened applesauce for 1 cup of mashed bananas (approx 2 medium-sized bananas).

Can I add add-ins?

Yes! Feel free to add in pecans, chocolate chips, chopped apples, or whatever your heart desires!

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