Description
These low sugar applesauce oatmeal cookies are a healthy and delicious treat made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Naturally sweetened with sweetened applesauce and flavored with cinnamon, these cookies are perfect for a guilt-free snack or dessert. Featuring a chewy texture from old-fashioned oats and creamy peanut butter, they bake quickly and are easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup sweetened applesauce (room temperature preferred)
- 1 cup peanut butter (well-stirred; any nut or seed butter works)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sweetened applesauce, peanut butter, old-fashioned oats, and ground cinnamon. Stir thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms that holds together when pressed.
- Shape Cookies: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form the dough into 12 equal-sized balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading. Gently flatten each ball slightly to shape the cookies.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are firm and lightly golden. The centers may still appear soft but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack or container. This step helps preserve their chewy texture.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned oats for the best texture; quick oats may result in a softer cookie.
- Room temperature applesauce blends better with the other ingredients for a smooth dough.
- Any nut or seed butter can be substituted for peanut butter to vary the flavor or for allergies.
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before storing to maintain their chewy consistency.
- If you prefer less sweetness, use unsweetened applesauce and add a sweetener of your choice to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: low sugar cookies, applesauce oatmeal cookies, healthy cookies, peanut butter cookies, easy baking, low fat dessert, healthy snack
