Cozy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies full of warm fall flavors — diced apple, cinnamon and nutmeg, with optional nuts and dried fruit. A little bite of comfort in every cookie.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup finely diced, peeled apple
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and creamy.
3. Mix in the egg and vanilla.
4. In another bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
5. Gently combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture.
6. Fold in the diced apple and, if you'd like, the nuts and dried fruit.
7. Drop rounded spoonfuls onto the baking sheet and gently flatten each one.
8. Bake for 11–14 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Let them rest on the baking sheet for several minutes before moving them.

Make them extra cozy: serve slightly warm with chai, cinnamon tea, coffee, or warm apple cider.