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Apple Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
A traditional oatmeal cookie made into a fall favorite, these Apple Oatmeal Cookies are topped with a cream cheese frosting. They are soft, chewy, and full of apple flavor.
👥 48 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 30m⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Mary Younkin📖 chocolatewithgrace
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
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Cookie Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg and set aside.
baking soda1 teaspooncinnamon2 teaspoonsground nutmeg1 teaspoon
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In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy and light, about ⏱️ 2 minutes.Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla, mix well.
eggs2vanilla2 teaspoonsvanilla extract1 teaspoon
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Gradually add the dry ingredients, and mix just until incorporated. Stir in oatmeal. Peel and chop apple, stir into batter.
apple (peeled and chopped)2 cups
5
Using a cookie dough scoop divide dough. You may need to roll in your hands to form a ball. Slightly flatten before baking if you are going to frost the cookies.
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Bake about ⏱️ 12-15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Cool completely on wire rack.
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Frosting Instructions
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While the cookies are baking, beat the butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add cream cheese and vanilla, and beat again until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
vanilla2 teaspoonsvanilla extract1 teaspoonpowdered sugar (sifted)2 cups
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After the cookies are fully cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if desired. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container
cinnamon2 teaspoons
Nutrition Facts
calories
88 kcal
fat Content
1 g
serving Size
1 cookie
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
65 mg
protein Content
2 g
cholesterol Content
10 mg
carbohydrate Content
18 g
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