Hi Friends!
Its September, which means I am in full swing making apple recipes like this Apple Spice Oatmeal Cookie Recipe! Just wait for pumpkin season! The pumpkin recipes are next I promise.
I took my favorite healthier oatmeal cookie recipe and tried to “spice” it up with apple flavorings. It was not so difficult given the cookies already had a hint of apple flavor from the applesauce (used for partial butter replacement) so I thought the added fruit and spices would further compliment the flavors.
What makes this Apple Spice Oatmeal Cookie recipe healthier than other cookie recipes? I did substitute some of the fat (butter) with applesauce and also lowered the sugar content a bit. Additionally, its packed with oats, which offer greater satiety and if eaten on a regular basis may help improve blood cholesterol levels and promote bowel regularity. These substitutions do not compromise the flavor bit, however, they do change the texture just a tad. Substituting recipes with applesauce and using less sugar typically results in a more fluffy, cake-like consistency. Not to worry my family still very much approves of this recipe! If you want a flatter and more chewy cookie skip the applesauce and replace with equal amounts of butter.
On another note, this was my first time trying cookies on a silicone mat using a cookie scoop. I am addicted and highly recommend investing in both if you don’t already have them in your kitchen. Both allow for an easier (and less messy) cookie making process!
I am going to leave you with some pictures from the original post for Apple Spice Oatmeal Cookies!
I will have to try!
Do you use quick oats or the regular kind?
Great question – I used quick oats.