Apple Spice Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Apple Spice Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients: 1¾ cups quick-cooking oatmeal; 1½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder; ¼ teaspoon ginger powder; 10 tablespoons (1¼ sticks) unsalted butter (divide 1 stick softened and 2 tablespoons for frying); 1 Granny Smith apple (peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch dice); 2 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate; 1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed); 1/2 cup fine granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup dark raisins; 1 cup walnuts (chopped)

Sweet and spicy apple spice oatmeal cookies packed with pan-fried apple chunks, apple juice concentrate, raisins, and walnuts.

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These delightful cookies bring a unique sweet and spicy twist to a classic comforting treat. Perfect for a cozy afternoon snack, they offer a wonderfully chewy texture and a warm, inviting aroma in every bite.

Ingredients

quick-cooking oatmeal 1¾ cups

all-purpose flour 1½ cups

baking powder 2 teaspoons

baking soda ¼ teaspoon

salt ¾ teaspoon

cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon

ginger powder ¼ teaspoon

unsalted butter (divide 1 stick softened and 2 tablespoons for frying) 10 tablespoons (1¼ sticks)

Granny Smith apple (peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch dice) 1

frozen apple juice concentrate 2 tablespoons

light brown sugar (firmly packed) 1 cup

fine granulated sugar 1/2 cup

large egg 1

vanilla extract 2 teaspoons

dark raisins 1 cup

walnuts (chopped) 1 cup

Instructions

Preheat & Prepare

Place the oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F (approximately 190°C). Lightly grease two baking pans.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.

Pan-fry Apples

In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until melted and foaming. Add the apples and pan-fry until softened, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes. Mix in the apple juice concentrate and pan-fry for another 1 minute. Set aside to cool.

Cream Butter and Sugar

Using an electric mixer (with paddle attachment), beat the remaining ½ cup (1 stick) of butter and sugar at medium speed for about 1 minute. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until incorporated. Add the flour mixture in three batches on low speed, mixing until just combined. Fold in the pan-fried apples, raisins, and walnuts using a wooden spoon.

Bake

Scoop the dough using a round tablespoon and drop onto the baking pans, spacing them 2 inches apart. Moisten your palms to prevent sticking and gently flatten the dough. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until the bottoms are golden. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.