Ingredients:

  • 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • 100g coconut sugar
  • 60ml unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 5ml vanilla extract
  • 125g white whole wheat flour
  • 3g baking soda
  • 3g cinnamon
  • 1g nutmeg
  • 3g salt
  • 180g old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 120g powdered sugar
  • 30ml milk
  • 3g vanilla extract
  • 0.5g salt

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and coconut sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
  3. Sift together the white whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, then gradually stir into the wet ingredients.
  4. Gently fold in the rolled oats using a spatula until just combined.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are light mahogany-brown and centers remain slightly soft.
  7. Let the cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Apply the slightly warm glaze to the completely cooled cookies to create a crisp shell.