Sweet and hearty Applesauce Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies! They are full of oats, delicious applesauce, gooey chocolate, 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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Why this recipe works
Applesauce - A delicious soft apple flavour in the cookies.
Easy to make - No electric mixer required.
Oats - Hearty chewy cookies in every bite!
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.
- Chocolate chips - I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, but dark or milk works as well.
- Egg – Remove 2 hours prior to baking.
- Flour – I used all-purpose flour for this recipe.
- Oats - Large flake oats or rolled 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 chocolate chip 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 - Mix in chocolate chips. Add in the chocolate chips and mix in.
Step 6 – 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.
- 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
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 other add-ins?
Yes! Feel free to add in pecans, chopped apples, or whatever your heart desires!
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Applesauce Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 3/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 tsps baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 tsps baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉/180℃ and line two trays with parchment paper. Melt and cool the butter.
- In a medium bowl, add in flour, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 3/4 tsps baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, 3/4 tsps baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt
- In a large bowl, whisk butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Add in vanilla, egg, and applesauce. Whisk until smooth.1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 egg, 1 tbsp vanilla, 3/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
- Add in the dry ingredients and mix until a soft cookie dough forms. Don't over-mix!
- Add in the chocolate chips and mix in.3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Scoop 6 cookie dough balls and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 13-16 minutes. Mine took 16 minutes. The cookies will be ready when the edges are a golden brown, but the inside will look very soft. Remove from oven, let the cookies cool on the hot pan for a few minutes before serving warm or cool completely and enjoy!
Suzan says
I don't see the measurements anywhere on the page. How many eggs, how much flour, etc.?
Ania says
Hi Suzan, the ingredients are listed in the recipe card. I haven't had anyone else have issues with viewing this, perhaps try using a new device?
Suzan says
I found the ingredient list by printing the recipe. Can't see it online.
Ania says
Hi Suzan, I'm glad you have got the ingredients list. Enjoy the cookies!