Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe is made with rolled oats, apple butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and flour. This comforting Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe creates a chewy, spiced dessert that takes about 35 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 24 cookies.

Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup apple butter
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper (or, as I do, your regular cookie sheets that always seem to come out just right).
2. Put the softened butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl, and cream them together until light and fluffy ( I like to think I ‘m adding in some laughter from my children years ago ).
3. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition Add vanilla extract and apple butter to the mixture and mix until combined and smells good enough to your nostrils.
4. In another bowl mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix them together in a little at a time with your wet ingredients – kind of like teaching patience in the kitchen.
5. Fold in the rolled oats with additional stirring until the dough is thick and textured.
6. Scrape tablespoon sized scoops of dough from your prepared baking sheets into about 2 inches from each other.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden on the edges and only set in the centers. Don’t open the oven too much though: i know it smells nasty!
8. Cookies can be left on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Recipe tips

• Use room temperature butter for the best texture: This makes the creaming process very smooth and airy. You ‘ll get that perfect chewy center with crispy edges from softened butter. No blend ability with cold butter and melted butter would make your cookies spread to much. I always leave the butter out while making my morning coffee, it ‘s ready to go in the minute.
• Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture: If you want a little crunch or chewiness in your cookies, add 12 cup of chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, golden raisins, etc. ) It seems Marcello likes the one with the toasted pecans best — he says it reminds him of holidays when he was younger.
• Bake just until the edges are golden: They might look under cooked in the middle… but they ‘ll still be cooking on the sheet. This trick gives them that soft center every kid / grandmother loves.

How To Store Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Refrigerate: Let the Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 5–6 days — but here at my house, they rarely last that long!

Freeze: If you’re going to store them for longer, freeze them. Once completely cooled, spread the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, and freeze them until solid, then stack them in a freezer safe bag or container (if they’re stacking, put some parchment paper between the layers). They should last up to 2 months in the freezer. When you’re ready to take them out, let them thaw at room temperature — or warm them slightly in the oven for the same cozy texture.

How To Reheat Leftover Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies

In The Oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Arrange the leftover cookies on a baking sheet and lightly cover them with aluminum foil (to stop them from drying out) and warm for 5–7 minutes, or until they are soft and just heated through.

In The Microwave: You can put one or two cookies on a microwave-safe plate and have them covered with a damp paper towel just so they come back soft and chewy ( like they were when they were freshly baked).

In The Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 300°F (150°C). Place the cookies in the basket and cook 2–3 minutes. Check halfway through to see if they’re still not crispy. Quick, warm cookie — perfect for unexpected guests or afternoon cravings.

What to serve Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe goes well with hot apple cider, vanilla ice cream, warm chai latte and cold milk. Additionally it goes well with spiced roasted nuts, fresh apple slices with caramel dip, Greek yogurt and some sweet pumpkin soup for a better taste of the meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need quick oats to make oats in place of rolled oats?

Yes you can use quick oats as a sub. They’ll just have a slightly thinner texture and be less hearty. The best chewy bite and rustic quality is from old fashioned rolled oats — they hold their shape better in the oven and give the cookies the classic dimensional quality.

What ‘s the difference between apple butter and applesauce in this recipe?

Apple butter is thicker and concentrates more flavor than applesauce so it gives the dough a sweeter, sharper apple flavor that pairs nicely with the oats. If you don’t mind substituting applesauce then it may work, but the flavor will be much milder and the dough will be somewhat wetter.

How do I stop the cookies from spreading too much?

You need to make sure that your butter isn’t too soft or melted. Plus cooling the dough before baking helps to control spread; if your first batch flattens out too much just pop the dough in the fridge for 30 min and try again – it makes all the difference!

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