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Iced Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

These iced apple cinnamon oatmeal cookies are made with warm cinnamon spices, maple syrup, almond butter, and fresh apple and oats for a cozy, naturally healthy treat. They're gluten free, refined sugar free, and topped with an optional dairy free icing. You're going to love them for the fall season!
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Yield6 cookies

INGREDIENTS

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
  • 1/2 c maple syrup
  • 1 apple (about 130g)
  • 1/2 c almond butter (well-stirred and drippy)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c almond flour
  • 1 c oats (certified gluten free)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
Refined Sugar Free Icing
  • 1/2 c non-dairy milk
  • 1/4 c coconut butter
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

INSTRUCTIONS

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for now.
  • Chop the apple into small, bite-sized squares.
    No need to peel it if you don't mind the peel!
  • Place the apple and the maple syrup in a small pan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook the apple and maple syrup for about 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thickened and the apples are nice and soft.
  • Remove from heat and pour in the almond butter and vanilla. Stir together to get everything incorporated. The mixture will be very thick.
  • Transfer this to a large mixing bowl, and add in the almond flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and pinch of salt. Stir everything together. The mixture will be thick and dough-like.
  • Scoop six mounds of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart. Use your fingers or a spoon to gently flatten the dough into a circle.
    They won't spread much in the oven, so how they look on the baking sheet is how they will look when they are done baking.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the surface and edges are golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before icing.
Refined Sugar Free Icing
  • While the cookies cool, place all of the refined sugar free icing ingredients in a saucepan over low heat.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the icing thickens. It may start to bubble, and that’s ok. Add a few more splashes of milk if the icing gets too thick. You're looking for a a thin consistency that is easy to drizzle on the cookies.
  • Remove the pan from heat and allow to cool before drizzling on the cookies.