Chewy Oatmeal Cookies with Apples and Dried Fruits

Chewy Oatmeal Cookies with Apples and Dried Fruits

Ingredients

To prepare Chewy Oatmeal Cookies with Apples and Dried Fruits, you will need the following ingredients:

• • Oat flakes: 100 g (approximately 1 cup)
  • Coconut milk: 100 ml (about 1/2 cup)
  • Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon

• • Salt: A pinch
  • Apples: 2 medium, peeled and grated
  • Almonds: 50 g, roughly chopped (about 1/2 cup)

• • Dried apricots: 60 g, chopped into medium pieces (about 1/3 cup)
  • Raisins: 50 g (about 1/3 cup)
  • Lemon juice: From half a lemon

• Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
• Honey: Optional, for drizzling over the cookies before serving

Steps on How to Make Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Step 1: Prepare the Oat Mixture

1. 1. Combine Oats and Coconut Milk: In a mixing bowl, combine the 100 g of oat flakes with 100 ml of coconut milk. Stir well to ensure the oats are fully coated with the milk.

1. Add Spices and Salt: Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
2. Let It Soak: Allow the oat mixture to sit for about 10 minutes. This soaking period will help the oats soften and absorb the coconut milk, resulting in a chewier texture for your cookies.

Step 2: Prepare the Fruit and Nut Mixture

1. 1. Grate the Apples: While the oats soak, peel and grate the two apples. This will add moisture and sweetness to the cookies.

1. 1. Chop the Nuts and Dried Fruits: Roughly chop 50 g of almonds and 60 g of dried apricots into medium pieces. This will enhance the texture of the cookies and add additional flavor.
   2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the grated apples, chopped almonds, dried apricots, and 50 g of raisins.
   3. Add Lemon Juice and Olive Oil: Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the mixture, and drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.

Step 3: Combine Oat and Fruit Mixtures

1. Mix Oat and Fruit Mixtures: After the oats have soaked for 10 minutes, add the soaked oat mixture to the bowl containing the fruit and nut mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
2. Form Cookies: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with baking paper. Using a spoon or your hands, form small, thin cookies from the mixture and place them onto the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each cookie to allow for spreading.

Step 4: Bake the Cookies

1. 1. Bake: Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and firm to the touch. Keep an eye on them towards the end of the baking time to prevent overbaking.

1. Cool: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5: Optional Drizzle

1. Drizzle with Honey: If desired, you can drizzle honey over the cookies before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.

Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie)

Here’s an approximate nutritional breakdown for one cookie (based on making about 10 cookies from this recipe):

• • Calories: 130 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Protein: 3 g

• • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Fiber: 3 g

• Sugar: 5 g (naturally occurring from the fruits and honey)