Tuesday, December 30, 2014

GLAZED APPLE OATMEAL COOKIES

 These Glazed Apple Oatmeal Cookies are filled with apple chunks, spices, and topped with a deliciously sweet glaze.
Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time : 30 minutes

Yield: 3 dozen

Ingredients : 

2 3/4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cups butter, softened
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup diced apple (about 2 apples)
1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar

Instructions: 

1.Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking trays with silpat mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
2.In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, flour, apple pie spice, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
3.In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar with a hand mixer until fluffy.
4.Beat in egg, 1/4 cup milk, and vanilla.
5.Gently fold in apples and oat mixture until combined.
6.Drop spoonfuls on baking trays, two inches apart.
7.Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
8.Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then move to wire racks to cool completely.
9.While cookies are cooling, prepare glaze.
10.In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioner's sugar and 2 tablespoons milk.
11.Drizzle over cooled cookies.
12.Enjoy!

Credited to : http://www.pumpkinnspice.com