Here’s a super simple and delicious recipe for 4-Ingredient Applesauce Cookies — soft, cakey, and naturally sweet! These are perfect for a light snack, lunchbox treat, or a healthier dessert option. No mixer, no fuss!
🍎 4-Ingredient Applesauce Cookies
📝 Ingredients:
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1 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 cup rolled oats (quick oats also work)
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1/2 cup peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter)
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1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional — but highly recommended for flavor!)
(You can also add extras like raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts if you want to take them up a notch — but they’re totally optional!)
👨🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, stir together the applesauce and peanut butter until smooth.
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Mix in the oats (and cinnamon, if using) until fully combined. The dough will be soft and sticky.
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Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1 to 2 tablespoons each) onto the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges.
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Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍪 Storage:
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Keep in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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They also freeze well — great for make-ahead snacks!
Would you like a version that’s vegan, gluten-free, or one using banana instead of applesauce?
