Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies combine the classic flavors of caramel and apple with hearty oats, rolled into a chewy, sweet treat perfect for the fall season.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup canned apples, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup caramel bits or caramel sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Fold in the canned apples and caramel bits.
Baking
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them out evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Watch the baking time as ovens vary. Cookies should be golden around the edges but remain soft in the center.