These oatmeal raisin cookies are crispy, full of oats and sweetened with apples and raisins instead of extra sugar. The dough comes together in one bowl and bakes into crunchy little rounds. Perfect for busy days when you still want something homemade with your coffee. They're perfect as a small snack in a lunchbox or next to a cup of coffee. Weeknight effort, weekend cookie vibes.
At a glance
- ⏲️ Prep time: 15 minutes • 🔥 Cook time: 30 minutes
- 🍽️ Yield: 12 cookies
- 🥄 Calories: 88 kcal per cookie
- ⭐ Difficulty: easy
- 🥘 Key ingredients: sweet apples, oatmeal, raisins, almond flour, butter, pinch of salt
- Why this works: naturally sweet from apples and raisins, great crunch, simple pantry list, one-bowl dough, small batch
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Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Apple
While browsing through the new Allerhande magazine (a Dutch supermarket magazine with recipes) recently, my eye fell on the refined-sugar-free oatmeal raisin cookies. A bit of a misleading title. It looked like a sugar substitute like date syrup or agave syrup had been added, but that turned out not to be the case. This referred to the sugar found in the apple and raisins. Natural sugars.
So when the kids asked for something sweet and the cookie jar was empty (again), I remembered this recipe. An easy recipe with ingredients you probably already have at home, and before you know it, a baking sheet full of cookies is in the oven. The aroma of warm apple and toasted oatmeal fills the kitchen.
When the cookies come out of the oven, they're still soft. Just be patient, and they'll become deliciously crispy. I put them on the table and heard, "Can I have another?" That's always a good sign.
What You'll Need
Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.
- Sweet apples: Grated, they bring moisture and natural sweetness.
- Oatmeal: The base of the cookie; use rolled oats for texture.
- Raisins: Chewy pops of sweetness in every bite.
- Almond flour: Adds richness and a little nuttiness.
- Butter (unsalted): Binds the dough and helps it get crispy in the oven.
- Salt: Brings out the sweetness and flavor.
How to Make It
You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe card below.
- Step 1: Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Grate the apples (no need to peel), remove the core.
- Step 2: Mix grated apple, oats, raisins, almond flour, salt and butter in a bowl. Knead until a dough forms, then divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
- Step 3: Place on the tray and flatten lightly.
- Step 4: Bake until the cookies are golden and crisp, then cool on a rack.
Top Tips
- Start kneading in a bowl; switch to the counter once the dough turns sticky and comes together.
- Divide the dough in half, roll each half into a log, then cut into 6 pieces per log for even-sized cookies.
- Use sweet apples; very sour apples will give a sharper flavor.
- Pat the cookies fairly flat so they bake up crisp instead of cakey.
- Let them cool completely; they firm up as they cool.
- Don't overcrowd the tray; give the cookies a bit of space.
- If the dough feels too wet, add a spoonful of oats; too dry, add a tiny bit more grated apple.
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Ingredients
- 2 apples , sweet
- ⅞ cups oatmeal
- ⅓ cup raisins
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- 3½ tablespoons butter, unsalted, room temperature
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to
400 °F or 360 °F - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the apples, remove the cores and coarsely grate them.2 apples
- Mix grated apple, oatmeal, raisins, almond flour, salt and butter in a bowl.⅞ cups oatmeal, ⅓ cup raisins, ⅓ cup almond flour, 3½ tablespoons butter, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Knead until a dough forms.
- Divide into 12 pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
- Place the balls on the baking sheet and press them slightly flat.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Yes, use certified gluten-free oats and gluten free almond flour. Always check your labels. 2. Are these very sweet?
No, they’re lightly sweet from apple and raisins – more “grown-up cookie” than candy-sweet. 3. Storage
- Fridge: Not needed; store at room temperature.
- Room temperature: Up to 2 days in an airtight container; they stay crisp.
Freezer: Not recommended; they lose their structure. - Serving: Serve at room temperature with coffee, tea or as a small snack.
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