Wholesome Honey Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups quick oats
• 1 cup white whole wheat flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup honey
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the honey, applesauce, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until everything is well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until everything comes together. Then fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.

Step 2

Pop the dough into the fridge and let it chill for at least 30 minutes — or up to three days if you want to get ahead. When you’re ready to bake, heat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. If the dough feels really stiff straight from the fridge, let it sit out for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Scoop out the dough in about 1 1/2-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, leaving some space between each. Press each ball down gently with your fingers to about 3/4-inch thick. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, until the edges look golden and the tops are set.

Step 4

Once they’re out of the oven, let the cookies cool on the sheet for a couple of minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!