Applesauce Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft oatmeal cookies made with applesauce and chocolate chips. A large-batch cookie recipe that freezes well and can be customized with nuts or raisins.
Servings 100 cookies approx.
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups butter softened (may also use shortening)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups old fashioned oats
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 (12 ounce) packages chocolate chips (or add raisins, nuts, coconut, etc.)
- Optional add-ins: raisins, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter or shortening until smooth.Add milk, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until fully incorporated.Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.Add oats and flour, mixing just until combined.Fold in chocolate chips and any optional add-ins, if using.Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or spoon.Bake for 12 minutes, or until cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges.Allow cookies to cool before transferring to an airtight container.
Notes
- This recipe makes a large batch and is ideal for freezing.Cookies stay soft due to the applesauce; do not overbake.Dough can be portioned and frozen for later baking.Quick oats work best for texture; old-fashioned oats may result in a chewier cookie.
