Super Soft Applesauce Cookies

Applesauce cookies are soft and chewy, with the perfect balance of sugar and spice. Make this easy cookie recipe for a sweet treat!

If you want the comforting flavors of fresh apple pie without the work of rolling out dough or slicing a dozen apples, then this applesauce cookie recipe is for you!

Even though the ingredients are simple, each bite has a burst of fall flavor. Plus, you can justify eating them first thing in the morning since there’s plenty of oatmeal mixed in as well.

Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Crumble Topping is another easy apple recipe using fresh fruit and pantry staples. They’re perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon snack.

If you want a more decadent fall treat, try my Caramel Apple Poke Cake or Caramel Apple Pie Bombs. Both are bursting with flavor and a perfect alternative to pumpkin desserts!

Tips For Making Applesauce Cookies

• Using Unsweetened Applesauce

The sugar and spices provide plenty of sweetness for this easy apple recipe. Grab a jar of your favorite applesauce that’s labeled unsweetened or no sugar added. 

 

You can also make a batch of homemade applesauce to use instead.

• Room Temperature Ingredients 

Letting dairy and other cold items warm on the counter is the secret to successful baking. 

 

Not only is it much easier to cream softened butter, but removing the chill from eggs results in a fluffier cookie. Just let them sit on the counter for no more than two hours.

 

• Make Scooping Easier

While there’s nothing wrong with using a spoon, cookie scoops guarantee uniform-sized treats and keep your hands clean too. A medium scoop, which is about 1.5 tablespoons, is perfect for most cookies.

• Avoid Over Baking

It’s important to remove cookies from the oven when they’re still a little soft in the center since they’ll continue to firm up as they cool. 

 

Let them sit for a couple minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. 

 

 

Supplies for Making Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

• Stand mixer or large mixing bowl with hand mixer for making your cookie dough.
• Cookie Sheet - Used for anything from cookies to roasting, a good baking pan will last for years.
• Silpat Mat - There are so many uses! Roll out doughs, cut out cookies and biscuits, or make other desserts. It even provides a non-slip surface for transporting pots and pans.
• Wire Rack - Great for cooling all kinds of baked goods.

Applesauce Cookie Recipe Notes + FAQ

Old Fashioned vs. Quick Oats 

Most baking recipes call for old fashioned rolled oats to get that familiar chewy texture. The larger pieces also provide more structure to your baked goods and give them a rustic, homemade feel.

Quick oats are simply rolled oats that have been chopped into smaller pieces, which allows them to cook faster.

 

These are a great option for when you want the flavor from the oatmeal but a prettier, more uniform looking cookie. 

 

 
How long will these applesauce oatmeal cookies stay fresh?

When stored in an airtight container or storage bag, these will keep at room temperature for up to a week! 

 

This makes them a great option for holiday gifts, bake sales, or sending to loved ones in another state.

In fact, the flavor continues to develop the longer they sit. Make them a day or two before a party, and they’ll taste even better.

Enjoy!

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Applesauce Cookies

Applesauce cookies are soft and chewy with the perfect balance of sugar and spice. Make this recipe for an easy treat in just 30 minutes!

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 12 MinTotal time: 27 Min

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the applesauce and raisins. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, beat the brown sugar, butter, and egg until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Fold in the applesauce and raisin mixture with a spatula. Set aside.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Add the flour mixture into the batter and beat until combined. Fold in the oatmeal and nuts with a spatula just until combined.
5. Drop cookie dough by spoon, about 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the tops no longer look wet and the sides darken a little in color.
6. Move the cookies to a rack to cool. Store covered at room temperature for best taste.

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Originally published November 2020

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