Apple's Restaurant Election Day Cookies

Celebrate democracy and flavor with *Apple's Restaurant Election Day Cookies*, a delightful blend of warmth and nostalgia. These chewy cookies combine the rustic sweetness of diced dried apples, the cozy spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, and the hearty texture of rolled oats for a truly comforting treat. A touch of chopped walnuts adds a satisfying crunch, while semi-sweet chocolate chips bring a hint of indulgence to every bite. Perfectly golden and irresistibly soft, these cookies are quick to whip up with just 20 minutes of prep time, making them an ideal choice for gatherings or a sweet Election Day tradition. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or share a plateful to spark conversation and bring people together.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup, packed Light brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1.5 cups Rolled oats
• 1 cup Diced dried apples
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
• 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in the rolled oats, diced dried apples, chopped walnuts, and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Enjoy the cookies as a treat on Election Day or anytime you crave a cozy and hearty dessert!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1299.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5154.8

Total Fat 190.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 620mg	0%
Sodium 2676.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 834.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.0g	0%
Total Sugars 471.1g
Protein 84.5g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 417.5mg	0%
Iron 27.4mg	0%
Potassium 2315.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.9%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 61.9%