One of my favorite snacks in the fall is apple slices and creamy natural peanut butter. I enjoy this treat year round, but in the fall it is especially delicious since apples are in season! I love finding new ways to enjoy this combo, such as in yogurt parfaits or oatmeal, so I was super excited a year ago to see this recipe for Peanut Butter Apple Oatmeal Cookies from Jessica at A Kitchen Addiction.
Somehow though I didn’t get around to making this recipe until this fall, but let me tell you… these cookies were worth the wait! Usually I’m not a huge fan of soft oatmeal cookies, but the combination of apples and peanut butter just won me over here! These cookies are absolutely addicting, and the best part is that they are pretty healthy, for a cookie at least, so you don’t feel weighed down after eating one [or three].
Though these cookies come together pretty quickly, the most time consuming part of this recipe was shredding the apples. I’d recommend using a food processor if you can, and then straining out the excess juice with a mesh strainer. The juice is delicious–the best, freshest apple juice out there! 🙂 But when these chewy and thick cookies come out of the oven, better make sure you have a tall glass of milk handy because they are perfect for dunking! Enjoy!
one year ago: Mom’s Lasagna
two years ago: Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
three years ago: Tofu Shrimp Bowls
Peanut Butter Apple Oatmeal Cookies
from A Kitchen Addiction
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup or honey
- 3/4 cup no-stir natural peanut butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 cup quick (not instant) oats
- 1 1/4 cup shredded apple (tart apples work best), strained to remove excess juices
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
With an electric mixer, cream together sugars with butter. Add eggs and vanilla, beating on low until creamy. Then add in corn syrup/honey and peanut butter.
Gradually add in flour and baking soda until just combined. Then, using a wooden spoon, mix in oats and apple. Dough will be very thick!
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets in 1/4 cup scoops. Bake for about 11-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for 4-5 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Linked up with: What’s Cookin’ Wednesday, Weekend Potluck, and Foodie Friday.
The Pajama Chef 
My most favorite snack is apples and peanut butter! I’ve been eating it since I was a kiddo. Love the idea of putting it in cookie form
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thanks erica! it’s such a great snack, and a great cookie too 🙂
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I love the combo of PB & Apples!! Yum!
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thank you, heather!
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I’m definitely into the apple/PB combo and I could see it being absolutely perfect in cookie form!
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thanks joanne! it really is 🙂
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I completely agree Sarah. In fact, I just had an apple and peanut butter. These look so good!
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thank you!
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PB and apples are one of my fave combos! Ever tried adding mini marshmallows in with the 2? Less healthy but bonkers delicious!
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never tried that but sounds like a fun idea 🙂
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OKAY yummy!!!!!!! Seriously YUM!!! 😀
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thank you! 🙂
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Ooh, this sounds like SUCH a fabulous flavor combo in a cookie. YUM!
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thanks amy! it really is 🙂
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A couple of favorite snacks of mine combined – oatmeal cookies, apples and peanut butter. They sound great!
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thanks tina! me too! (well, oatmeal cookies–not so much but i love mix ins and oatmeal in general!) fun blog name btw.
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Ah, apples and peanut butter, together forever. 🙂 These cookies sound perfect for fall!
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thanks eileen!
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I’m so glad you liked them! I just read the title of your recipe on the e-mail and thought “It’s been awhile since I’ve made pb apple oatmeal cookies, I wonder what her recipe has in it!” 🙂 Happy Friday!
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Aww, fun! I quadrupled the recipe for a church event…and the apple juice I pressed out of the grated apples was phenomenal. Great recipe–I can’t wait to make them again soon. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Fitnesstroop.
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Sarah, I’m so glad you stopped by my blog–because it led me to such a delicious-sounding recipe! It’s so perfect and fallish. I can’t wait to try it this weekend!
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Thank you, Ashley! I found you through the synchroblog. Looking forward to reading more of your writing. 🙂 I hope you enjoy the cookies if you try them!
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I love apple and peanut butter, it is one of my favorite snacks too! What a fun idea to bake them together in a cookie!
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thank you cate! i though the recipe was genius. and since it’s not my original, i don’t feel pretentious saying so! 🙂 haha.
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Yum! Hello, hearty and delicious snack! This is the perfect fall treat, and I’m craving it right now.
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thanks girl! me too!
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YUM! Bring on the 11 o’clock coffee and cookie breaks!
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yes, these cookies are AWESOME with coffee (or tea!).
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I love apples and peanut butter and still have your muffins pinned! Need to make them AND these. And not share any. 🙂
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haha i’ve been craving those muffins, gotta make them soon! thanks veronica 🙂
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