"Soft and chewy apple cinnamon oatmeal cookies have crisp edges and tons of flavor! So quick to make and no mixer needed for this simple recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (170g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
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1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice (or an extra tsp cinnamon)
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1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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1/2 cup (90g) unsweetened applesauce*
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3/4 cup (150g) packed dark or light brown sugar (I prefer dark here)
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3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup finely diced apple (about 1/2 of a large apple)
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optional: 1/2 cup (63g) chopped walnuts
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1 and 1/2 cups (180g) confectioners’ sugar
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2 Tablespoons (30ml) pure maple syrup
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2 Tablespoons (30ml) milk