Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies (vegan, refined sugar free, GF option)

0 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
1 In a medium bowl, add the flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until combined.
2 In the bowl of your stand mixer (I used my KitchenAid mixer), add the coconut oil and coconut sugar. Using the paddle attachment, cream until well combined. Add the maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla. Cream until well combined.
3 Slowly add the flour into the mixer. Mix on low until everything is combined. Add the apples and pulse the mixer a few times to evenly combine.
4 Scoop dough, about 2 Tbsp at a time, and place onto baking sheet. Slightly flatten with your hands or a spatula because they don’t spread much. Bake for 14-17 minutes. Let it cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Best when eaten fresh. Store extras in an airtight container. Just know that the cookies will get softer and lose their slightly crispy edges the next day. They are still so good though and you can crisp them up again in the toaster oven! Enjoy!