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    Home » Cookies » Apple Crisp Cookies

    Apple Crisp Cookies

    Published: Aug 23, 2021 · Modified: Aug 23, 2021 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Apple crisp cookies are chewy, crispy apple spice cookies that taste like brown sugar apple crisp topping in cookie form.

    Apple crisp cookies next to pieces of dried apple.

    I'm always excited for apple desserts in the fall. One of my favorite apple desserts is apple crisp. I love the combination of the brown sugar oat topping and juicy baked apples.

    These Apple Crisp Cookies take that crisp brown sugar oatmeal toping and combine it with pieces of fresh apple in an easy cookie recipe.

    So you end up with a simple, delicious fall treat that's a great way to enjoy apple crisp in a whole new way.

    Ingredients for apple crisp cookies in dishes.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    • Oats: I have only used old-fashioned rolled oats in this recipe.
    • Flour: To properly measure the flour, weigh or sift/stir and then lightly spoon into measuring cup and level.
    • Baking soda
    • Salt
    • Apple pie spice
    • Ground cinnamon
    • Butter: I use salted butter in this recipe.
    • Applesauce: For this recipe, the pureed type of applesauce, rather than chunky applesauce, works well. 
    • Brown sugar: Either light or dark brown sugar will work. 
    • Granulated sugar
    • Egg
    • Vanilla extract
    • Apple: I recommend using a baking apple, like Granny Smith, in this recipe. 
    • Nuts: The nuts can be omitted, if necessary.
    Apple crisp cookies on white parchment paper.

    How to make apple crisp cookies

    Dry ingredients for apple crisp cookies in a mixing bowl.

    In a medium bowl, stir oats, flour, baking soda, salt, apple pie spice, and cinnamon together. Set aside.

    Melted butter and sugar in a mixing bowl.

    In a separate large bowl, whisk butter, applesauce, and sugars together until combined.

    Whisk in the egg and vanilla until well-combined.

    Wet and dry ingredients mixed together in a mixing bowl.

    Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.

    Apples and nuts in cookie batter.

    Fold in the apples and nuts. The cookie dough will feel thick and maybe even a little dry.

    Unbaked apple crisp cookies on parchment paper.

    Using a medium cookie scoop (1.5 tablespoon), scoop cookie dough, and place 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.

    Sprinkle with sparkling sugar, if using. Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until set and lightly browned at the edges.

    Let cool 5-10 minutes on baking sheet, and then remove to wire rack to finish cooling.

    Tray of apple crisp cookies next to ingredients.

    Storage

    The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. The cookies can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Baking tray filled with apple crisp cookies.

    More fall cookie recipes

    • Melt-In-Your-Mouth Frosted Pumpkin Cookies
    • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    Apple crisp cookies next to pieces of dried apple.

    Apple Crisp Cookies

    Apple Crisp Cookies are chewy, crispy apple spice cookies that taste like brown sugar apple crisp topping in cookie form.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 26 cookies
    Calories: 123kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • 2 ¼ cups rolled oats
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour properly measured
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ cup butter melted
    • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
    • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
    • â…” cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ½ cup finely diced apple
    • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
    • Sparkling white sugar optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, stir oats, flour, baking soda, salt, apple pie spice, and cinnamon together. Set aside.
    • In a separate large bowl, whisk butter, applesauce, and sugars together until combined. 
    • Whisk in the egg and vanilla until well-combined. 
    • Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. 
    • Fold in the apples and nuts. The cookie dough will feel thick and maybe even a little dry. 
    • Using a medium cookie scoop (1.5 tablespoon), scoop cookie dough, and place 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet. 
    • Sprinkle with sparkling sugar, if using.
    • Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until set and lightly browned at the edges.
    • Let cool 5-10 minutes on baking sheet, and then remove to wire rack to finish cooling.

    Notes

    • Oats: I have only used old-fashioned rolled oats in this recipe.
    • Flour: To properly measure the flour, weigh or sift/stir and then lightly spoon into measuring cup and level. 
    • Butter: I use salted butter in this recipe.
    • Applesauce: For this recipe, the pureed type of applesauce, rather than chunky applesauce, works well. 
    • Brown sugar: Either light or dark brown sugar will work. 
    • Apple: I recommend using a baking apple, like Granny Smith, in this recipe. 
    • Nuts: The nuts can be omitted, if necessary.
    • Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Originally published 8/15/17. Updated with new photos, tips, and information 8/23/21.

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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Nicki

      November 24, 2021 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      I love apple crisp and I love these cookies.

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 25, 2021 at 12:28 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Gloria Meyers

      October 02, 2021 at 11:57 am

      Can the apple crisp cookies be frozen? THANKS!

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 04, 2021 at 10:35 pm

        Hi! I haven't tried freezing these cookies, but I think they would freeze just fine.

        Reply
    3. Celeste Sinfield Cadena

      November 15, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      What type of Apple works best?

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 16, 2020 at 11:02 am

        Hi! A baking apple like a Granny Smith or a Honeycrisp would work well in these cookies.

        Reply
    4. Happy Mom

      August 28, 2020 at 8:58 am

      I made these for my daughter in college. They were amazing. I had to alter the recipe slightly because she is gluten free. Works well with GF flour.

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 28, 2020 at 9:24 am

        Thank you! And thank you for noting that gf flour worked well. That's helpful!

        Reply
      • Amy Lynn

        August 25, 2021 at 9:52 pm

        5 stars
        Great cookie! We loved the apple, oatmeal and nut crunch.

        Reply
        • Kate

          August 28, 2021 at 8:53 pm

          Thank you!

          Reply
    5. Mila

      April 26, 2019 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious cookies,

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 27, 2019 at 3:21 pm

        Thank you! I'm so glad that you liked them!

        Reply

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