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Apple Crisp Cookies

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An apple crisp in cookie form! These Apple Crisp Cookies pair delicious oatmeal cookies with caramelized apples and cinnamon.

Cookie drizzled with glaze on a wooden table.

Fall is in full swing and I am loving every minute of it. As I type this, it’s dark and rainy outside, the trees are changing color, and there are pumpkins everywhere. LOVE it!

Ryan thinks I’m crazy, of course, loving the gloomy weather, but to me it is the ultimate in coziness. All I need is a blanket, a book, some hot tea in my favourite pumpkin mug, and the fire going. Except that we have an electric fireplace, which kinda sucks, and I don’t actually have time to read. Nevertheless, I still love it. And I love Fall baking!!

This week’s Fall-themed recipe is these Apple Crisp Cookies that are basically like an Apple Crisp in cookie form. 

Cookies on a cooling rack.

These were a bit of an experiment, to be honest. Instead of just using applesauce or dried apples for flavor, I wanted to include chunks of fresh apple. Mostly because I already had some sitting on the counter waiting to be used.

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Apples release a lot of moisture when cooked, and I was worried they would ruin the cookies when baked, so I decided to cook out some of that moisture before putting them into the batter.

Stack of cookies

How to Make these Apple Crisp Cookies

I diced up 2 medium Granny Smith apples (but any good baking apples will do) and caramelized them with some butter and sugar. This helped get some of the moisture out, and the caramelization added a ton more flavour too!

I used my favourite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe and basically just swapped the chocolate chips for apple chunks. They turned out perfect!

The chunks of fresh apple in these cookies really add great texture and flavour, but you could use dried apples instead and skip the whole caramelization part.

Overhead shot of cookies on a cooling rack.

A simple sugar glaze finishes off these pretty Apple Crisp Cookies. The perfect cozy, comforting cookie for Fall.

If you love Apple Crisp – and who doesn’t? – you will love these cookies! And if you’re looking for something a little fancier (but just as delicious) you should try my Apple Crisp Cake!

Looking for more Apple Recipes?

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Close up of a cookie.
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4.75 from 4 votes

Apple Crisp Cookies

An apple crisp in cookie form! These Apple Crisp Cookies pair delicious oatmeal cookies with caramelized apples and cinnamon.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Cookie
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 214kcal
Author Olivia

Ingredients

Apples:

  • 2 cups granny smith apples peeled and diced, approx. 2 medium
  • 2 tsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tsp light brown sugar packed

Oatmeal Cookies:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups rolled oats

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp water
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Instructions

Apples:

  • Place butter, sugar, and diced apples into a medium frying pan. Cook over med-high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden. Spread out on a paper towel to cool.

Cookie Dough:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars on med-high until pale and fluffy (approx. 3 minutes).
  • Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating after each addition, and beat on high for 1 minute. Add vanilla.
  • Turn mixer to low and add flour mixture, mix until combined. Add oats.
  • Fold in caramelized apples and mix until just combined.
  • Chill dough in the fridge for at least an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a Silpat.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, place cookies on baking sheet 2" apart. I did 6 cookies per sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 mins or until edges are browned but center is still soft and unset.
  • Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.

Glaze:

  • Combine sugar and water in a bowl or measuring cup. Drizzle over cooled cookies with a spoon.

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Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
The nutritional information and metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this data. If this important to you, please verify with your favourite nutrition calculator and/or metric conversion tool.
Originally Published Oct 11, 2015 

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  1. Violet says

    December 19, 2020 at 8:00 AM

    Hi,
    Will the cookies be okay if I’m mailing them for the holidays?
    Thanks,
    Vi

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      December 19, 2020 at 9:31 AM

      Hi Violet! Yes, they should be fine.

      Reply
  2. Jessika says

    December 18, 2020 at 7:47 PM

    I just have a quick question, on chilling the dough, it says for at least an hour. Would it be ok to chill over night? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      December 19, 2020 at 9:29 AM

      Hi Jessika! Yes, overnight is totally fine!

      Reply
  3. Nia says

    December 21, 2019 at 8:26 AM

    Very good. My husband, coworkers, and daughter likes them and so do I. I had some apple cider on hand and used it in the glaze instead of water. Yummy!!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      December 21, 2019 at 10:20 AM

      Hi Nia! SO happy to hear you all loved these 🙂

      Reply
  4. Pamela says

    November 17, 2019 at 3:06 PM

    5 stars
    Quite delicious. Caramelizing the apples made the cookie. Love these. With or without the glaze they are wonderful.

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      November 18, 2019 at 9:35 AM

      Hi Pamela! I agree, so happy you liked these 🙂

      Reply
  5. Alanna says

    October 7, 2018 at 5:24 PM

    I’m making a Fall cookie platter for work. I have my pumpkin cookies done, cinnamon roll cookies next and your caramel apple oatmeal’s are just what I needed! Cookies are in the frig waiting to be baked… but the dough was pretty yummy! Shhh… Thanks for posting your recipe!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      October 9, 2018 at 2:38 PM

      Hi Alanna! I hope you like these as much as I do!

      Reply
  6. Paige says

    September 15, 2018 at 2:10 PM

    Is it really supposed to be 2 tsp butter and 4 tsp brown sugar vs. tablespoon?

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      September 20, 2018 at 2:02 PM

      Hi Paige! Yes, it’s just a small amount of apples that you’re caramelizing. You can add more if you like though.

      Reply
  7. Barbara says

    November 20, 2016 at 4:14 PM

    How do you carmelize the apples?

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      November 20, 2016 at 4:20 PM

      Hi Barbara! It’s listed in the recipe:
      Place butter, sugar, and diced apples into a medium frying pan. Cook over med-high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden. Spread out on a paper towel to cool.

      Reply
  8. Brooke says

    October 10, 2016 at 12:30 PM

    Would you recommend freezing the baked cookies or the dough? I’ve never frozen dough with apples so I wasn’t sure…

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      October 10, 2016 at 1:04 PM

      Hi Brooke! There should be no problem freezing the cookies or dough as long as they are sealed in an airtight bag or container :). I often freeze baked cookies!

      Reply
  9. Valarie Chalys says

    September 14, 2016 at 5:57 PM

    5 stars
    So I just made these and the flavor is AMAZING!! I followed the recipe to the best of my ability and the texture turned out more soft and cakey rather than chewy but maybe I did something wrong. I can’t wait to share these with my co-workers in the morning. Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      September 15, 2016 at 3:08 PM

      Hi Valarie! I’m so glad you liked these :D.

      Reply
  10. Janice Lawandi says

    March 16, 2016 at 5:28 PM

    “apple crisp in cookie form” = awesome!
    I love the thickness of these cookies and of course, the caramelized apple chunks. Yum!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      March 17, 2016 at 9:16 AM

      Thanks so much Janice! They were super yummy 🙂

      Reply
  11. Harriet says

    February 24, 2016 at 2:32 PM

    just clarifying, it is 2 tsp of butter for caramelizing the apples?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      February 24, 2016 at 2:39 PM

      Hi Harriet! Yeah, I just used a tiny bit, but you can use more if you’d like!

      Reply
  12. regina says

    February 23, 2016 at 12:38 PM

    How long do they stay fresh?

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      February 23, 2016 at 12:48 PM

      Hi Regina, they should stay fresh in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Or, you can freeze them and they will last for weeks!

      Reply
  13. Amber says

    November 22, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    These look great for the holidays! All of you cakes look amazing! I am truly inspired to make some yummy desserts for my blog!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      November 22, 2015 at 9:36 AM

      Thank you Amber!!

      Reply
  14. Ruby @ Ruby & Cake says

    October 12, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    I am having major fall envy right now living in Australia – this is just fuel for the fire! these cookies look like perfection.

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      October 12, 2015 at 7:25 PM

      Thanks Ruby!! I imagine it’s a bit hard to think of fall when you’re Full-on in Spring mode! A chilly/rainy spring evening could be the perfect setting for these though :).

      Reply
  15. Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says

    October 12, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    Just pinned these because they are one darn fine looking cookie! Gorgeous Liv!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      October 14, 2015 at 9:14 AM

      Thanks so much Jess!

      Reply
  16. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

    October 12, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    5 stars
    These are SO perfect for fall! I’m running short on time these days too, but I might have squeeze in some time by the fire with a book, tea, and some of these cookies 😀

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      October 14, 2015 at 3:24 PM

      Sounds pretty perfect :D.

      Reply
  17. Jess @ What Jessica Baked Next says

    October 12, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    These cookies are super yummy! Love the apple and cinnamon flavour – so perfect for fall! I’ve gotta give these a try soon!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      October 14, 2015 at 3:23 PM

      Thanks Jess!

      Reply
  18. Tasbih @ Cleobuttera says

    October 12, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    These look so good! Love apple crisp and love cookies, so a mash up of both sounds right up my alley! Pinned! i guess we’re twinning on fusion cookies today; mine’s a cinnamon roll/sugar cookie hybrid.

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      October 14, 2015 at 3:23 PM

      Awesome! Love cinnamon cookies 🙂 And thanks!

      Reply
  19. Amy says

    October 12, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    These look like they could be a great breakfast cookie for the kiddos. I’m sure they wouldn’t complain! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      October 14, 2015 at 3:23 PM

      I hope you try them! Let me know what the kids think :).

      Reply
  20. Pooja S says

    October 12, 2015 at 4:21 AM

    4 stars
    lovely cookies.

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      October 14, 2015 at 3:22 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  21. Claudia | The Brick Kitchen says

    October 12, 2015 at 2:16 AM

    Olivia these look amazing! LOVE that you caramelised your own apples just for the cookies – absolutely perfect with the oats and cinnamon. So autumnal! <3

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      October 14, 2015 at 3:22 PM

      Thanks so much Claudia!

      Reply
  22. Kristina says

    October 11, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    I am reeeeaaallllly wanting these right now! fall flavors for sure – making this week, FOR SURE!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:51 PM

      Yay! Let me know how you like them. They are so perfect for fall!

      Reply
  23. June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says

    October 11, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    These look like the perfect fall cookie! Love the idea of using fresh caramelized apple, I’m sure it lends a wonderful flavor to these 🙂

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      October 11, 2015 at 9:51 PM

      Thanks June! The flavour was so yummy :). xo

      Reply
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