Iced Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies
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.
Iced Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chunky-style applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 cup golden raisins
Icing
- 1 3/4 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 1/2-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.
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.
How do you get such a thin line of icing?
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.
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?)
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.
It definitely went into my batter oh lordy 🙂 Thanks Barbara!
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!
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.
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!!
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
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
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
Barbara, I am so sorry to hear about your mom! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom, Barbara. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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
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!
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
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.
Oh, Barbara, I’m sorry about your mother. I will say a prayer for you and your family.
That is a great recipe. My daughter would love that.
Hugs and prayers!
Oh Barbara, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Your family is in my thoughts.
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!