Sheet Pan Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
Soft oatmeal cookies bursting with tender apple pieces and warm cinnamon spices, baked on a single sheet pan for easy cleanup. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 18, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick), softened unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (about 1 medium apple) peeled and diced apple
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Step 4: Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
- Step 5: Gradually add the dry oat mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- Step 6: Fold in 1 cup peeled and diced apple evenly.
- Step 7: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared sheet pan.
- Step 8: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Step 9: Remove from oven and let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.








