Welcome to September’s Secret Recipe Club Group B reveal. I normally post with Group D, but due to a cancellation I was given the fun opportunity of posting TWO times this month. Not a problem since I’m always on the look-out for new and yummy recipes to add to my recipe box.
I was given the blog Samayalarai, which is written by the talented Jayasri. Her blog is filled with mouth watering Indian dishes, as well as healthier fare. She specializes in creating recipes that are egg-less. Of course with my sweet-tooth husband watching over my shoulder, he encouraged me to head to her dessert section. Wow, what a beautiful array of sweets she had. Her pictures do a great job of drawing you in and capturing your attention.
What with the gorgeous Fall-like weather we’ve been having lately though, I definitely wanted something to go along with that theme. I found it when I came across her Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies. The stores are starting to overflow with apples right now, and apple picking farms have opened to the public in my area, so these cookies got an automatic YES from me and my husband both.
The only changes I made to the recipe were to switch the wheat germ out for flour since I didn’t have any in my pantry, added an egg to help bind the cookies better, and left out the chocolate chips so the apple flavor could shine through. Oh-My-Goodness my house smelled fantastic while these babies were baking. The addition of fresh green apples made the cookies so soft, and gave them a sweet tartness that put them over the top in taste. While the middles were chewy and soft, the edges were just slightly crispy. Perfect! Remember that old saying of, “An apple a day keeps the Dr. away”? What a delicious way of eating that apple, in cookie form! 
For more information on the Secret Recipe Club, including a list of participating bloggers, featured recipes from members, and instructions on how to join visit the Secret Recipe Club website!
Check out my previous Secret Recipe Club posts: English Muffin Bread, Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Fresh Strawberry Pie with Shortbread Crust, Cherry Delight Breakfast Cake, Sweet Potato Crepes, Peanut Butter Popcorn, Peanut Butter Banana Muffins, Corn Chowder
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Peel and dice the apple into a bowl. Toss with lemon juice and set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugars together on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until fully combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
In a seperate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. Add to the creamed butter mixture and mix on low until fully combined. Stir in the walnuts and apple pieces.
Place heaping tablespoons of the cookie dough onto your parchment paper lined cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, or until light golden brown. Allow to cool on cookie sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
http://angelshomestead.com/apple-cinnamon-oatmeal-cookies/
What a delicious cookie and in our home cinnamon apple oatmeal is our fave, great way too to bring in the Autumn smells to your home.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my group ‘A’ SRC entry: Fried Green Tomatoes.
Lisa~~
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I’m always looking for apple recipes this time of the year. It’s perfect for Rosh Hasahana! ( Jewish New Year) ..Great SRC choice
These look delicious. Love seeing new cookie recipes.
The cookies look delicious. Great for a takeaway breakfast.
Lisa - Your not kidding, it smelled so good while these cookies were baking.
Julie - My daughter was skeptical when she seen I was putting chopped apple in the cookie batter. She quickly changed her mind after she sampled one though. It was a great change of pace.
Judee - That’s interesting. Is there a specific reason why you eat apples during the Jewish New Year?
I thought the same thing Dan, but they stay pretty soft. I’d love to find a way to make them a bit more crispy.
I love the golden colour of these cookies. I’m a big fan of cinnamon and apples too so it’s a great choice for this time of year.
Love apple and cinnamon together and oatmeal cookies have always been a favourite! Can’t wait to give this a try.
Apple cookies are a great way to kick off fall.
Oh my gosh, you are right - this sounds like a SUPER delicious way to “keep the doctor away”
Really great choice!!
I just pinned your awesome recipe! Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
Miz Helen
Corina - I agree, the color turned out such a pretty golden brown.
Louisa - I hope you and your family enjoy them as much as we did.
Colleen - I thought so too. What better way to herald in Fall, then with apples!
Shelley - Thank you!
Thank you Miz Helen! I hope you enjoy them.
Thank you for sharing your recipes.I too i’m a cook,baker/ book writer.In process of publishing my cancer cookbook.IN memory of my late dad.But i can’t seem to find anyone to help me publish this book.Foods from around the world.and family and friends cookbook,fundraising to make enough money to publish.ITS hard on me because i;m handycap i can’t stand for along time,but i try when i feel good i bake lots of goodies,yummy foods.I love trying new recipes.BUT I TRY REALLY HARD.(HAPPYCOOKDIVA)MARIA
Good luck with your cookbook Maria.