Toffee Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Unique cookie with a wonderful texture from the dried apples.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Yields: 30-36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups old fashioned oats
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  dried apple, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup apple cider
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup  packed brown sugar
• 6  tablespoons butter, softened
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1  egg
• 3⁄4 cup  toffee  brickle bits or 3⁄4 cup  caramel, bits

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place dried apples in a small bowl with the cider. Stir and let sit to rehydrate for 10-15 minutes.
3. Measure flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a bowl. Whisk to combine.
4. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add apples, cider, vanilla and egg and beat until combined.
5. Gradually add flour mixture and beat on low until combined. Fold in toffee bits.
6. Place 2 inches apart on parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. They will appear somewhat undercooked when ready. Slide paper onto cooling racks. Let cool completely before removing from paper.