20 Minute Applesauce Cookies
Soft, chewy, and irresistibly comforting, these 20-Minute Applesauce Cookies are the perfect quick treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Packed with the wholesome goodness of rolled oats and flavored with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these cookies strike a delightful balance between cozy and healthy. Thanks to the use of unsweetened applesauce, they stay moist while adding a natural sweetness, making them a great option for kids’ snacks or guilt-free indulgence. Whether you fold in raisins for a burst of fruity flavor or chocolate chips for an indulgent twist, these cookies are ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for a last-minute dessert or a quick baking project, they’re sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
If desired, fold in the raisins or chocolate chips with a spatula.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your warm and delicious applesauce cookies or store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.9 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.1 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 1272 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 424.0 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 217.6 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1451 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
