Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• Nutmeg
• Cinnamon
• Salt
• Quick Oatmeal
• ½ cup raisins (optional)
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• Chocolate Chips

How to Make Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease or line baking sheets.
2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup unsweetened applesauce and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Let sit for 5 minutes to activate the baking soda.
5. In another bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Stir in 1 ½ cups rolled oats, ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional), ½ cup chocolate chips (optional), and ½ cup raisins (optional).
8. Gently stir until all ingredients are evenly moistened.
9. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.