Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup (160g) unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups (170g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
- 1 and 1/4 cups (156g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) light or dark brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (90g) finely diced apples
- 1/2 cup (63g) chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 cup (112g) sifted confectioners’ sugar
- pinch salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the applesauce to a low boil and allow it to simmer until reduced by half (approximately 10 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- With a mixer, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for about 5 minutes. Add the cooled applesauce, egg yolk, and vanilla, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chopped apples and walnuts (if using) until incorporated.
- Scoop mounds of dough (about 1.5 Tbsp each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- To make the icing, melt the butter and maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the confectioners’ sugar and a pinch of salt to taste. Drizzle over the cookies, allowing the icing to set for about 1 hour.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Notes
Cookies are soft in the center when fresh from the oven; they’ll firm up as they cool.
For added flavor, try using different types of apples in the recipe.
They can be stored in an airtight container for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 127
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg