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Two soft, chewy oatmeal cookies with visible oats, raisins, and cinnamon flecks, resting on a rustic wooden cutting board with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of applesauce on the side. Natural daylight highlights their golden-brown edges and tender centers.

Soft Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

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A fall-favorite twist on classic oatmeal cookies—moist, naturally sweetened with applesauce, and lower in sugar. No butter required!

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix applesauce, brown sugar, honey, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Fold in raisins if using.
  5. Scoop 1-inch dough balls onto baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set.
  7. Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For gluten-free, use certified GF oats and flour.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days—or freeze for longer.
  • Reduce sugar to 2 tbsp if preferred—applesauce adds natural sweetness!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 68 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 52 mg
  • Fat: 1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 8 mg
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