Apple Oatmeal Molasses Cookies (Gluten Free Option)

Forget apple crumble - make these cookies instead!

The Recipe

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes

Cooking time: 10-12 minutes

Total Time: 25-32 minutes

Yield: 22-25 cookies

1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 cup (200g) brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 (120g) cup oatmeal
2 cups (244g) preferred baking flour
- Gluten Free Option: Substitute exact amount of gluten free flour + 1/2 tsp xanthan gum (unless your gluten free flour mix already has xanthan gum added)
- I recommend Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking.Flour (no need for extra xanthan gum)

1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 cup (170g) 1/4 inch cubed apple pieces
- I cut up one medium sized gala apple

In a bowl, cream together 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract (wet ingredients)
Whisk in 1 egg
Stir in 1/4 cup molasses
In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups (244g) preferred baking flour, 1 1/2 (120g) cup oatmeal, pinch of salt, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp baking soda (dry ingredients)
Slowly pour 1/4 portions of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until fully combined
Fold in 1 cup (170g) 1/4 inch cubed apple pieces
Take out golf ball sized portions of dough, and roll them together between your palms
Line a baking pan with either parchment paper - OR - cooking spray
Place dollar-sized balls of dough on the pan
Bake the biscuits in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes
Allow the biscuits to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before consumption
Enjoy!