Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 18 by 13-inch baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda and salt for 20 seconds, set aside.

Step 3

In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream together butter and brown sugar until combined. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Toss apples with lemon juice in a small bowl. Add flour mixture to egg and vanilla mixture and mix until combined, then mix in apples.

Step 5

Scoop dough out using a medium cookie scoop, or 2 Tbsp at a time, and drop onto prepared baking sheets spacing cookies 2-inches apart. Flatten them just slightly.

Step 6

Bake one sheet at a time in preheated oven until cookies are set, about 14 - 15 minutes.

Step 7

Let cool on baking sheet several minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container.

Step 8

Recipe source: Cooking Classy