I shared these Cheddar + Apple Oatmeal Raisin cookies over a year ago, but it’s starting to feel like fall and that always makes me want to cozy up and bake, I thought I would dust the post off and share this delicious recipe again! 

My mom used to make these oatmeal raisin cookies a lot when I was little. I’m pretty sure she considered them a health food since they don’t have a lot of sugar. (Don’t mind the butter and cheese. It’s Wisconsin.) The original recipe is from a 1980’s Quaker Oats cookbook that we still have. 

I know it seems weird to put cheese in cookies, but believe me…it’s SO yummy. The unexpected combination of apples, cheddar and raisins really make these goodies a favorite in our home.

I make them often and Harper can’t get enough. OK, so they’re not a health food, but I don’t feel totally guilty giving them to her. And although I don’t normally eat much dairy these days, I can’t help but enjoy a couple of these. They’re just that good.

Enjoy!

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Cheddar + Apple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

A delicious twist on oatmeal cookies. A perfect Fall treat! 

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 2/3 cup butter (softened)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups oats
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1 cup apple (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375.

  2. Combine flour, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. 

  3. Add oats, cheese and raisins. Mix well.

  4. Stir in apples.

  5.  Drop tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

  6. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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