Spiced Apple Oat Cookies

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set butter out to soften.
2. Core and dice the apple. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
3. Sift the flour. In a mixing bowl combine flour, oats, spices, baking soda and salt and then set aside.
4. In another bowl, add the softened butter and sugars and beat with an electric mixer until creamy in texture. Add in pumpkin and vanilla and stir. Add apples and stir until combined.
5. Add flour mixture to apple mixture and stir.
6. Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoonful onto the baking sheet and gently flatten with the back of a spoon.
7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Enjoy!