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Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

4.6 from 106 reviews

These Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies are a wholesome and naturally sweetened treat perfect for a healthy snack or dessert. Made with hearty oats, naturally sweet applesauce, and a gentle sweetener, these cookies offer a soft texture and a subtly sweet flavor without any added fats or refined sugars.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce

Sweetener

  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, and sweetener of your choice. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and form a consistent batter.
  2. Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon the dough onto the sheet in rounded tablespoon-sized portions, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges.
  3. Cool before serving: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them firm up and develop a better texture.

Notes

  • For added texture, consider mixing in ⅓ cup of raisins, chopped nuts, or cinnamon to the dough.
  • Using unsweetened applesauce helps control sugar content, but you can adjust sweetness by varying the sweetener amount.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • These cookies are naturally gluten-free if using certified gluten-free oats.

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