Apple Cookies w/ Cinnamon Glaze

These cookies were inspired by my dad. He’s always loved classic oatmeal raisin cookies, so I put a little spin on his favorite by swapping in sweet apple—another one of his loves. I started with my go-to cookie dough base, folded in hearty oats and fresh apples, and finished them off with a drizzle of cinnamon glaze. Fresh from the oven, they’re warm, cozy, and everything I adore about fall baking. And the best part? They’re made with him in mind.

Who am I baking this for?

My dad! He loves the flavors in these cookies!

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Apple Cookies with Cinnamon Glaze

Prep: 15 minutes | Bake: 10–13 minutes | Total: About 30 minutes

Yields 24-36 cookies (depending on size of balls)

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Ingredients

Cookie Dough

• 1 cup unsalted butter

• 1 cup light brown sugar

• ½ cup white sugar

• 2 eggs 

• 1 tsp vanilla 

• 2 ½ cups all purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 1/2 cup oats

• 1 cup chopped apples

Cinnamon Glaze

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Make the Dough:

   • In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.

   • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

   • Fold in oats and chopped apples.

3. Bake the Cookies: Scoop rounded 1.5-2 inch balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–13 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set.

4. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.

5. Make the Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. The glaze should be pourable but not too runny—add more milk a teaspoon at a time if needed.

6. Decorate the Cookies: Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the tops using a spoon or piping bag. Let the glaze set for 15–20 minutes before serving.

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