Description

These delicious cookies turn out perfectly with tons of flavor, soft and cake-like with a chewy texture.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour (scoop by spoonfuls and level to measure)
• 1 1/4 c. rolled old-fashioned oats*
• 1 t. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 1 c. finely chopped peeled Granny Smith apple (1/4-inch cubes or smaller so they cook through and soften)
• 2 t. freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 18 x 13 inch baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda and salt for 20 seconds; set aside.
3. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and brown sugar until combined. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.