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Peanut Butter Apple Cookies

Peanut Butter Apple Cookies: Soft, Sweet, Naturally Delicious

These Peanut Butter Apple Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, making them a perfect healthy treat for toddlers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Can substitute with gluten-free oats if needed.
  • 1 cup Applesauce Acts as a natural sweetener; can use mashed bananas as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Can use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Adds sweetness; increases sugar content.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Raisins Adds chewiness; complements cookies well.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon For extra flavor; can sprinkle on top.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, applesauce, and peanut butter until well mixed.
  3. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the lined baking sheet.
  4. Flatten each cookie dough ball slightly with a fork or your palm.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies are set and lightly golden on the edges.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Mix ingredients thoroughly for a uniform texture. Flattening cookies ensures they bake evenly. Store in an airtight container for maximum freshness.

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