Easy Applesauce Cookies
Soft, chewy, and bursting with warm flavors, these Easy Applesauce Cookies are the perfect blend of comfort and simplicity. Made with pantry staples like rolled oats, cinnamon, and unsweetened applesauce, these cookies are naturally moist and lightly spiced, making them a wholesome treat for any occasion. Whether you fold in sweet raisins or decadent chocolate chips, this one-bowl recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in under 12 minutes. Ideal for snacking, dessert, or even a quick breakfast on-the-go, these applesauce cookies deliver homemade goodness with minimal effort. Plus, they’re easy to store, staying fresh for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 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.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set the bowl aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.
Mix in the applesauce until fully incorporated into the wet ingredients.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
If using raisins or chocolate chips, fold them into the cookie dough gently.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still look slightly underbaked but will set as they cool.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 99 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 67 mg | 1% | |
*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.
