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    Home » Recipes » Dessert » Cookies

    Iced Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies

    Published by Melissa on November 26, 2010 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 42 Comments

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    I made this cookie on the same day that I made the Jacques Torres’s Chocolate Chip Cookies. The Jacques Torres’s Cookies were big, gorgeous cookies that looked like they came from a bakery and this little cookie could not compete in the looks department, but in the taste department my husband preferred them.

    They were chewy and sweet, with no crunchiness in sight. They didn’t really need the icing. I think perhaps Martha just added the icing to dress them up a bit. Mine were really flat and if I make them again I’d try adding a bit more flour.

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    Iced Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Cookies
    Servings: 30 cookies
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • ½ cup chunky-style applesauce
    • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
    • 1 cup golden raisins

    Icing

    • 1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
    • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Cookies
    • Preheat oven to 350. Put butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until combined. Add egg and applesauce, mix until well blended, 2 to 3 minutes.
    • Mix in oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix in raisins.
    • Using a 1 ½-inch ice cream scoop, drop dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart.
    • Bake cookies until golden and just set, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool on sheets 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack set over parchment paper; let cool completely.
    • Icing
    • Whisk confectioners' sugar, syrup, and 3 tablespoons water until smooth. Drizzle over cookies, let set.

     

    Nadine

    My sweet mom, who never met a cookie she didn’t like, passed away last night. She was so proud of me. She loved visiting my blog and read every one of my posts. She was my biggest fan. I’ll miss her so much.

    Mom’s the first one you call
    when the best things happen…
    when the worst things happen…
    or when you just need to know
    someone loves you.

    This post is part of a 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies blog hog. Be sure and check out all of the fabulous cookies the other 12 weeks of Christmas Cookies bakers baked up this week.

    12 weeks of Christmas

     

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    1. Diane Ziemba

      September 24, 2014 at 9:54 am

      How do you get such a thin line of icing?

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      • Barbara Schieving

        September 24, 2014 at 10:37 am

        Hi Diane – It’s actually super easy. I use a Ziploc bag and just cut a tiny hole in the corner of the bag. If you want your icing a little thicker, just snip the hole a bit bigger.

        Reply
    2. Mary

      June 13, 2012 at 10:25 pm

      Barbara, Is the confectioners sugar Only for the icing or does it go into the cookie batter? my cookies came out looking good only to be stuck to the parchment paper and very flat; I’m not sure what I did wrong (maybe mine needed a little more flour?)

      Reply
      • Barbara

        June 13, 2012 at 10:53 pm

        Hi Mary – sorry your cookies were flat. Yes the confectioners sugar is only for the icing and does not go in the cookie batter. You could try adding a little extra flour, or sometimes an overnight rest in the fridge will help as well.

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        • Mary

          June 13, 2012 at 10:56 pm

          It definitely went into my batter oh lordy 🙂 Thanks Barbara!

          Reply
    3. Michelle

      December 15, 2010 at 4:56 pm

      OH Barb, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I lost my Dad several years ago and I still miss him every day. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

      I love the sound of these cookies and I can’t wait to make them!

      Reply
    4. Liz

      December 06, 2010 at 5:49 pm

      I am so sorry to hear about your loss, and this is such a wonderful tribute to her. Your recipes and photos are really beautiful. Thank you for spreading so much joy through them.

      Reply
    5. Aggie

      December 05, 2010 at 5:54 am

      Oh Barbara I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. She left you with the wonderful gift of baking and will always be smiling down on you from above. Hugs.

      The cookies look wonderful and something I would totally make!!

      Reply
    6. Jamie

      December 01, 2010 at 11:51 am

      Oh Barbara, I am so sorry about your mom but it is a comfort to know that she left one proud mom. Sending you a hug and comfort. xoxo

      Reply
    7. Mimi

      November 30, 2010 at 12:16 pm

      Barbara,
      I so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. May your memories give you strength in the difficult days ahead. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family as you grieve for you beloved mom.
      Mimi

      Reply
    8. Tanvi

      November 30, 2010 at 9:13 am

      I hope GOD gives you all the strength to stand strong in this moment of your life.You will be in my prayers.Take care

      Reply
    9. April

      November 30, 2010 at 6:04 am

      Barbara, I am so sorry to hear about your mom! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

      Reply
    10. Tracy

      November 29, 2010 at 6:55 pm

      I’m so sorry to hear about your mom, Barbara. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

      Reply
    11. Lori @ RecipeGirl

      November 28, 2010 at 5:38 pm

      Dear Barbara- I’m so very sorry to hear about your Mom. I got teary just seeing her happy picture on your blog. Sending hugs and prayers.. you’ve got to be going through a tough time right now. I wish you strength to get through it all. XOXO

      Reply
    12. Kristen

      November 28, 2010 at 4:51 pm

      Oh dear, Barbara. I am so terribly sorry to hear about your mom. I’m sitting here crying as I can’t imagine what that day will be like for me. My prayers will be with you!

      Reply
    13. marla {family fresh cooking}

      November 28, 2010 at 1:20 pm

      Barbara, so sorry to read about your mom. Sounds like you two had a very special & beautiful relationship. I hope to have the same with my daughter always. Your cookies are a lovely tribute to your beautiful mother 🙂 xo

      Reply
    14. Barbara

      November 28, 2010 at 4:56 am

      Thank you for all your sweet thoughts and condolences. I re-read them this morning and it put a smile on my face (with tears in my eyes). They were very comforting.

      Reply
    15. Katie Rose

      November 27, 2010 at 10:06 pm

      Oh, Barbara, I’m sorry about your mother. I will say a prayer for you and your family.

      Reply
    16. Joy

      November 27, 2010 at 6:58 pm

      That is a great recipe. My daughter would love that.

      Reply
    17. Megan

      November 27, 2010 at 1:54 pm

      Hugs and prayers!

      Reply
    18. amanda @ fake ginger

      November 27, 2010 at 8:30 am

      Oh Barbara, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Your family is in my thoughts.

      Reply
    19. Gabriella

      November 27, 2010 at 6:01 am

      Barbara mi dispiace di sapere di tua mamma…..sono sicura che lei continuerà a seguire tutto quello che fai e a restare sempre con te.
      Ti abbraccio!

      Reply
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