Apple dessert cookies
If a genie appears before me, I would ask for an instant apple tree in my backyard. Yes, I cannot wait many years biting my nails for it to grow and yield fruits. Hopefully, this is the best wish when the ground is covered in 2 foot snow and I am longing for a warm breezy day!
I always loved apple midst all teasing that I am carried away by its glam and polished looks. Who cares…that is true too! I cannot resist biting into a juicy apple anytime. No wonder eva-girl could not resist it either! It sure tastes like a bit of paradise!
I display a tray of apples on my kitchen island to enjoy the prettiest one at the slightest provocation. Being a no mess fruit you can eat even the peel and spit out only the core, I consider this as s straightforward food. It is so versatile with endless possibility that a multitude of dishes are spun out in Fall, when they are at their magical best!
On Friday, I was browsing through the shelves of a store when I saw a new product, apple crumble cookies. Instead of parting with some money, I took a personal challenge and tried making some. I did a bit of serious research and adapted a little and then these dessert cookies were born.
If you love apple pie like every other person and find it labourious to make it, here is a recipe for instant gratification. Made with rolled oats, apple pieces, butter, brown sugar and sweet spices this is my cookie pick for any season! When served warm, granola crumbles delightfully in this apple cookies.
Ingredients
• 1 big apple chopped to small pieces (I used a golden delicious apple.)
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• a generous grating of nutmeg
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup all purpose flour
• A pinch of salt
- In a pan lightly dry roast oats. (I find that this improves its taste.)
- Grease a large baking tray and set aside.
- Cook chopped apple, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg powder in a heavy bottom pan until apple turns soft.
- Remove the pan and add brown sugar and stir to dissolve it.
- Mix oats, all purpose flour and salt in a bowl and add warm apple mixture.
- Stir until everything holds together.
- Take one of the measuring cups (1/4 0r 1/3 ) and grease it.
- Put a small ball of the mixture and pat it inside the cup to form a disk . Then turn it upside down, tap and drop cookie dough on prepared baking tray.
- Bake at 350° F for 20-25 minutes until sides and bottom starts to brown.
- Remove cookies with a spatula and cool them on a wire rack.
- Store it in an air tight container or eat them warm.
This recipe yields 8 large cookies (1/3 cup size). It is crunchy, soft and crumbly all in one. Call it a satisfying breakfast cookie or a great snack or a dessert! To serve as a dessert, pair it with vanilla ice cream.
If you are adventures like me, take a cookie, pipe some whipped cream and add slivers of fresh apple and indulge in an out of the world experience.
Arrange it on a platter and serve for a party. Eating dessert first, will not be an issue anymore!
Just to get rid of my Winter blues I am sending this recipe to the lovely Fiesta-friday-56/
How you wax eloquent about apples. 🙂 I love apple pie and have just bookmarked a recipe for Apple-Cinnamon Muffins. This one goes on my list too. Looks delicious. 🙂
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I don’t mind being called an apple polisher…because I love singing its praise! This recipe is easy as pie! 🙂 I guess, apple has gotten into my head badly!
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Hey Sridevi! Lovely post, I love reading your whimsical words that just jumped out of the page. Your photos are beautiful. I will surely have to try your recipe being an apple addict myself. Thanks for such a great idea!
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As I mentioned, I got this idea from grocery shopping. I wait for ideas to strike before starting to cook and write. Unfortunately it is not very frequent! Thank you, Shamim!
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I am not a big fan of apple 😉 but this looks perfect!!! Loved you last pic which is simply making these irresistible…
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In that case, what would be your favourite fruit? Can I guess! Is it grapes…just kidding…that is the fruit everyone loves at home, so a wild guess! Have fun, Malar!
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My favorite is banana and pomegranate… I can eat atleast 2 banana a day 😉
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Living in apple country, Michigan is third and sometimes second, behind Washington and New York, in apple production. So, naturally I love my apples too! Love the recipe especially since it makes a small amount, perfect for when you have a craving for something sweet and apple flavored. Thanks for sharing with Fiesta Friday #56 🙂
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Thank you for the encouraging words and for the information! Happy to know you love apples!
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Gorgeous, I’m making these great creations of yours today,it might shake off my winter blahs too.
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Have fun! 🙂
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I don’t know if you’ve seen it yet, but I’ve made your apple crumble cookies, blogged about it and tagged your post. 🙂
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Actually, I did not know about you baking this cookie until now. I feel extremely happy that it was tested in another kitchen and you enjoyed it! I am overwhelmed by this reaction! Thanks a lot!
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You’re very welcome, I enjoyed re-creating it 🙂
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Yummy!!!
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Thank you, Amanda!
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Brilliant! I love apple pie and think these cookies will be a much easier substitution!
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These apple treats will give a small portion of apple anytime. Thank you, Julie!
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I don’t think we need to add anything else on your cookies. the apples and all nice things which went in already promise melt in the mouth deliciousness 🙂
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The additions are just to take it to the next level, skd! It is basically, a quick bite apple snack.
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Apple crumble cookies?? What a beautiful recipe and combination of simple and delicious, will have to try 🙂
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I am glad you liked it, Ely! Thank you for your visit!
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You have a really lovely and interesting blog! Thank you for swinging by mine too 🙂 have a great day!
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I could not do justice by visiting your blog for a few seconds as it needs more time to enjoy! I have been distracted by so many other activities and will be back soon!
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Thank you, I really appreciate you swinging by! You are welcome whenever you wish 🙂
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I loved apples, so much so that granny would always say she would get me married to someone who owned apple orchards… and for the fact that we lived in Banglore, made me fret as to why she wants to send me away to Kashmir 🙂 But now, am not such a big fan. Apple cookie does sound super interesting though. A good way to eat apples if not eaten as they are, don’t you think ?
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Ah, that is sad to hear that your apple love was nipped in the bud, Namrata! I feel so happy even driving near an apple orchard and wonder what kind of people own it and how they would use all those apples!
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I love apples as well. If you need a snack, just take an apple and it’s no fuss. And as I love oatmeal and especially oatmeal cookies as well, I’m a huge fan already. 🙂
Happy Fiesta Friday. 🙂
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Thank you, Tina! These cookies may involve a little bit of work but a good way to enjoy apples with other ingredients!
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I too love apple.. I m trying your cookies:-)
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I am snacking on one while typing this. It is very satisfying!
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I think like you, Sridevi. When I find a product in the store, I look at the ingredients and sometimes challenge myself to create it, instead of buying it. Fan of apples too, this is a fabulous recipe!
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I love to hear that you do the same with new recipes! Doesn’t it give a rare kind of satisfaction! 🙂
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.Its the foodie in all of us that make us challenge ourselves and create new recipes. I love your creative take on plain oat cookies, never had apple cookies, though.
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We are like little food scientists in our own way! Ha! that sounds good …doesn’t it!
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Can’t resist to grab a few cookies though I’m not a fan of apples;-)…Amazing clicks and recipe:)I think it’s a good way to eat my quota of apples once a while:)
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Nice and encouraging to know you like these cookies! Thank you, Padma!
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