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!
XO

Cheddar + Apple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
A delicious twist on oatmeal cookies. A perfect Fall treat!
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
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Preheat oven to 375.
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Combine flour, butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
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Add oats, cheese and raisins. Mix well.
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Stir in apples.
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Drop tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
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Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown.



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Yum! I never would have thought of a recipe like this!
They’re so good!
Wow. I would have never thought to mix cheddar and apple. What an interesting combo!
Super yummy!
These look SO good! I love anything cheddar and apple! It’s one of my favorite combos!
Thanks, Karin! You’ll love them π
Like a mini apple pie only cookie
Yes!
Cheddar and apples are a match made in heaven! These oatmeal cookies sound so unique and delicious!
So true!
What a unique combination! Looks delicious! π
Thanks, Cara!
Yummy!! Original recipe, thanks for sharing!!
Thanks, Tineke!
These look amazing! Im so glad I came across your blog today — I love it! I’m your newest follower!
Thank you so much, Kristen! xo
Yum! My dad’s old girlfriend used to make the BEST apple pie with cheddar – I can’t wait to try these!!
I hope you like them!
These look tasty, and I would have never considered putting cheese in cookies-not cheddar cheese anyway. Maybe cream cheese. However, I’ve had weirder things that I loved… My mom makes this jello dessert that has cheddar cheese on top-and it sounds totally weird (and soooo Utah) but I love it. In fact it’s really the only way I love jello now. lol
Ha! Cheese makes everything better π
This is not a combo I would have ever thought to eat together, but it sounds delicious!! Can’t wait to try!
xo Ashley
Thanks, Ashley! I hope you like them! xo
I love yummy recipes these look so good.
Thanks, girl!
What a cool combination! Looks amazing!
Thanks, Brittany!
YUM! What an unexpected combo .. Definitely want to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Alexis! I hope you like them.
Oh my gosh!!! We just stopped eating dairy, but I honestly think I’m going to have to cheat and make these because apples with cheddar is one of my FAVORITE snacks ever!! I’ve never seen a recipe like this, and it looks amazing!!!
Right?! You will love them! π xo
I would have never thought to put cheese in a cookie! That’s craziness! Can’t wait to try these out!!!!
Ha. I know! I hope you like them π
I’ve never heard of cheddar apple oatmeal cookies before but it sounds really good!
Thanks, Heather!
Yum! These look like a nice cookie/muffin hybrid. My dad would love these!
Yes! Thanks, Bella π
That sounds really good! I’ve never heard of a cheddar Apple cookie.
Thanks, Aileen!
I don’t think I ever had those kind of cookies as a kid, but I’m pretty sure if I had them now I would be transported to a childhood too. Oooooh they sound delicious!!!
They’re totally childhood in a cookie π
Wow… what a unique flavor combination. I have never seen anything like it. Can’t wait to try them out!
Thanks, mama!
Oh my gosh, YES! This is a fantastic idea… my little one will go head over heels. Thank you so much for sharing π
Yay! Thanks, Emma! xo
Never thought of doing a combination like this
They’re so yummy π
Thanks so much for posting this recipe!!. I used to have that Quaker oatmeal cookbook. I lost it some years ago and have been trying to find a copy ever since. I even had someone from their marketing staff at a conference exhibit try to find it for me in their archives. I used to make these all the time in college for me an roommates. I have done searches for the recipe and now found your site! There were some great recipes in that little booklet. would love to get a copy of it. These are great little cookies for fast breakfast, snack, on the road or whenever.
HI Kathi – I’m so glad you found it! That makes me happy π I will ask my mom if she still has the cookbook and if she does we can make a copy for you. Send me an email at mykindofsweet@gmail.com π xo
I used to make these cookies for snacks in the car and for breakfast when we were traveling. I know the book you are talking about. I made the mistake of loaning it out and never got it back. I even wrote to Quaker Oats without getting any help. Thank you for the recipe.
Bernadette
Thank you for sharing this, Bernadette! I’m so glad you found the recipe. They are a family favorite, for sure.
I stumbled upon this recipe because I enjoyed an oatmeal raisin cookie with cheddar cheese (which I thought was delightful!) and my coworkers treated me like a kid mixing together food in the cafeteria to see who could make the most disgusting creation. I was insistent that that cheese and sweets can actually be a wonderful combination! So glad to see other people enjoy this delicious flavor, and I will be sure to try this recipe soon!
Ha! I’m so glad you found the recipe! These cookies are delicious and I think your coworkers would agree π