Chewy Apple & Oat Cookies

Recipe by Sue Gray
65 Reviews 4.7 out of 5 stars

Chewy and packed with fruit, these cookies capture the best qualities of both a chewy oatmeal cookie and a nostalgic granola bar. They're tender and sweet, thanks to bits of dried apple and pops of tart dried cranberries. Plus, the hearty oat base stays wonderfully soft. They're not entirely without crunch, though: Toasted nuts add just the right amount of texture. This recipe uses a simple mix, scoop, and bake method so you can have these satisfying cookies on the table in just about half an hour.

Prep
15 mins
Bake
12 to 15 mins
Total
30 mins
Yield
3 dozen 2 1/2" cookies
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Instructions

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  1. Preheated the oven to 350°F.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugars. Add the egg and vanilla, and beat until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients, mixing until everything is well combined.

  3. Drop the dough by heaping tablespoonfuls (a tablespoon cookie scoop works well here) onto lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving about 1 1/2" between each ball of dough.

  4. Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they're golden brown. Remove them from the oven, and cool on a rack.

  5. Store cookies in an airtight container, at room temperature, for several days. If you want to keep them very soft and chewy, store them with a brown sugar saver. Freeze for longer storage.

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