Fresh Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for Fresh Apple Oatmeal Cookies:

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 brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh apple (about 1 medium-sized apple)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using) into the cookie dough.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these delicious Fresh Apple Oatmeal Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!