Description
Rolled oats, warm cinnamon, crisp apple shreds, and soft caramel bits mingle in tender cookies that bake to golden edges and chewy centers. Each bite delivers a sweet-tart crunch and gooey caramel pull.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 small apple peeled cored and grated
- 1/2 cup caramel bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry oat mixture to the butter mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the grated apple and caramel bits.
- Using a tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Cookies will firm up as they cool while the caramel bits stay soft
- For best results use crisp tart apples like Granny Smith
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
- Serve warm to enjoy melted caramel centers