Soft Chewy Apple Oatmeal Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft, chewy cookies with fresh apples, oats and warm cinnamon - ready in just 30 minutes for a perfect homemade treat.
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# Ingredients:
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113 g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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113 g vegetable shortening, at room temperature
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210 g light brown sugar, packed
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100 g granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tablespoon light corn syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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227 g all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon salt
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267 g quick-cooking oats
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120 g finely chopped apple
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and shortening with an electric mixer until well blended.
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Add the sugars, beat until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the corn syrup and vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir with a whisk.
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Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beat on low speed just until combined. With a silicone spatula, gently stir in the oats and apples.
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Roll the dough out into 1 tablespoon-sized balls. Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared pan.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Notes:
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Adding shortening makes the cookies soft and chewy.
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Corn syrup keeps the cookies soft for days. Use only one tablespoon.
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Granny Smith apples work best, but any apple variety can be used.
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To maintain freshness, store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread or tortilla for up to 3 days.
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Freeze cookies for up to 3 months. Frozen cookie dough balls can be baked straight from the freezer; add a minute or two to the baking time.