Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (I recommend aluminum-free)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup honey (or substitute pure maple syrup)
  • 1 medium firm sweet apple ((such as a Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji), peeled, cored, and diced into small pieces (about 1 cup))
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1-2 teaspoons milk

Instruction

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the oats, whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  • In a small, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter. Let cool for a few minutes, then whisk in the vanilla extract and egg. Once smooth, whisk in the honey until well combined.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour in the wet ingredients. With a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir just until the ingredients are combined and the flour disappears (do not over mix). Fold in the diced apples.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the dough to firm slightly.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat. With a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the dough by generous tablespoons, then shape into slightly flattened balls. Arrange the cookies 2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, just until the edges of the cookies appear dry and barely begin to brown. Let rest on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 teaspoon of milk. Continue adding milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle over the cookies, let set for a few minutes, then enjoy!