Soft homemade applesauce cookies on a white plate, shot from above.

Chewy Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened applesauce cookies made with oats, cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla — a guilt-free treat perfect for any time of day.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Resting Time: 15

Total Time: 45

Servings: cookies

Calories: 120kcal

Cost: $6–$8

Equipment

1 Large mixing bowl For wet ingredients
1 Medium mixing bowl For dry ingredients
1 set Measuring cups and spoons —
1 Whisk Or fork
1 Wooden spoon or spatula For folding dough
2 Baking sheets Line with parchment paper
1 Cooling rack To cool cookies evenly
1 Electric mixer Optional

Ingredients

1 cup Unsweetened applesauce Adds natural sweetness
1 ½ cups All-purpose flour Can use gluten-free blend
1 cup Rolled oats Adds chewy texture
½ cup Brown sugar Lightly packed
½ cup Butter or coconut oil Softened
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Optional
1 teaspoon Baking soda
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
½ cup Raisins or chocolate chips Optional
¼ cup Walnuts or pecans Optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together applesauce, softened butter or coconut oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a wooden spoon or spatula until combined.
Fold in raisins or chocolate chips and optional nuts.
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
Let cookies rest for 15 minutes on a cooling rack before serving.

Notes

You can easily swap raisins with chocolate chips, or adjust spices to taste. Letting them rest enhances texture and flavor.

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