2⅓CupGluten Free FlourI used King Arther's 1:1 mix
1tspbaking soda
½tspsalt
½tspcinnamon
2Cupspacked brown sugar
1 CupSoftened butter
¼Cupapple sauce
1egg
2tspvanilla extract
2½Cupsuncooked gluten free oatsI used Bob's Red mill
½cupcaramel squares cute in 4sor butterscotch chips
½cupchopped dried ringsor fresh cut granny smith
Instructions
Pre heat oven to 375℉. Line cookie sheet with silicone mat and set aside
In a bowl. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside
In a stand mixer, combine brown sugar and butter beat until creamy. Add applesauce, egg, and vanilla. Mix until fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl. Next, add the flour mixture and beat until combined. Stir in oats, caramel and apples.
Place in fridge for about 30 mins. You can skip this step if you would like. I find it easier to scoop out the dough by adding this step when making cookies.
Using a spoon, cookie scoop, or your hands, scoop out evenly sized portions of cookie dough. The size of each scoop will depend on the recipe, but typically 1 to 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie is standard.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Do not overbake the cookies; they will not be as chewy as you would like. Let them stand on the tray for two minutes, then remove them to a cooling rack.
Notes
If using fresh apples, lay chopped apples on a paper towel to get out some of the moister so that the cookie doesn't have more cake texture