Apple & Oatmeal Cookies for Fall
New Recipe: Gluten-free oatmeal cookies made with browned butter, oatmeal, homemade apple cider caramel bits, and Honeycrisp apples.
Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Caramel Cider Bits & Maple Icing
Savoring Fall with Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Caramel Cider Bits & Maple Icing
Autumn Baking
As the crispness of autumn settles in, bringing with it the vibrant hues of falling leaves and the inviting aroma of spiced treats, baking becomes a cherished ritual that warms both heart and home. Imagine the comforting scent of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen, each bite transporting you to an idyllic orchard, where ripe apples sway gently on the branches, kissed by the golden light of a midday sun. Enter the ultimate autumn indulgence: Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Caramel Cider Bits and Maple Icing.
What’s unique about these cookies
These delightful cookies meld the wholesome goodness of oats with the sweet, tart burst of apples, creating a texture that's both chewy and satisfying. As if that weren't enough, adding caramel cider bits introduces a delightful surprise—each morsel melts in your mouth, reminiscent of cozy cider sips during a harvest festival. Topped with a creamy drizzle of maple icing, these cookies transcend the ordinary, becoming a perfect treat for festive gatherings and quiet evenings on the couch.
By crafting this recipe, we celebrate fall flavors and embrace the nostalgia of seasonal baking. So whether you’re looking to impress guests at a holiday gathering or treat yourself to a comforting snack, these Apple Oatmeal Cookies will likely become a cherished favorite.
Get set to dive into creating these delicious cookies that capture the essence of autumn in every bite.
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The Best Gluten-Free Fall Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Gluten-Free + Corn-Free, Keto-Friendly, Low-Carb, Low-Fat, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Whole-Grain
👩🍳 Adapted from an iced apple cider cookie recipe by Tieghan Gerard. 👩🍳
Ingredients
CARAMEL
▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted Butter at room temperature
▢ ½ cup dark Brown Sugar packed
▢ ¼ cup Apple Cider
▢ 1 teaspoon Salt
COOKIES
▢ 2 Honeycrisp Apples sliced thin, then diced after drying
▢ 1 cup unsalted Butter (2 sticks)
▢ 1 cup light Brown Sugar
▢ 2 large Eggs at room temperature
▢ 1 tablespoon Vanilla
▢ 2 cups gluten-free All-Purpose Flour [1]
▢ 2 cups gluten-free Instant Oatmeal
▢ 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
▢ ½ teaspoon Salt
ICING
▢ ¾ cup Powdered Sugar
▢ 3 tablespoons Maple Syrup
▢ 1 tablespoon Vanilla
▢ 1 pinch Sea Salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line baking/cookie sheets with parchment paper.
To make the caramel
Add the butter and brown sugar to a medium pot set over medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the cider and whisk to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar has melted and the mixture is dark, bubbling, and thickened, about 10 +/- minutes [2]. Stir in the salt. Carefully pour the caramel from the pan onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading the caramel with a heatproof rubber spatula to an even 1/8-inch thickness. Let it set until cool, then score the caramel with a sharp knife into roughly ½-by-½-inch squares [3].
For the Apples
Arrange the apples on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes to dry the apples out. Remove from the oven to cool, then cut or dice into roughly ½-by-½-inch squares.
To make the batter
Add the butter to a deep skillet set over medium heat. Cook until the butter begins to brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a heatproof bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Mix the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla into the brown butter until creamy.
Add the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the caramel chunks and dried apples.
Scoop and bake
Scoop the dough into rounded tablespoon-size balls (squishing the dough together lightly and rolling in the palm of your hands) and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. Rotate the baking sheet. Bake another 2-3 minutes until the cookies lightly brown around the edges.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet, pushing any melted caramel back to the edges of the cookies with a rubber spatula. Cool until you can safely move them to a wire rack to cool further.
The icing
As the cookies cool, if desired, make the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Thin with more maple syrup if needed. Drizzle or smear the glaze over the top of the cookies!
Serving & Storage - Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Kitchen Notes:
Footnotes:
[1] I used Better Batter gluten-free All-Purpose flour.
[2] The longer you cook the caramel, the harder it will become when cooled.
[3] Place in the freezer for (about) 10 minutes while the apples dry in the oven. Freezing will help the caramel break into pieces easily before adding it to the batter in step 4.
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