Our Best Oatmeal Cookies
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Our Best Oatmeal Cookies
Description
This oatmeal cookie recipe uses 3 cups of rolled oats mixed into a dough with fat (like butter or shortening), sugar, baking soda, salt, eggs, chosen spices (such as cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice), and flour blends. Flavor extracts like vanilla or maple and optional stir-ins, including dried fruit or chocolate chips, personalize the final cookie. The mix is dropped by scoops on baking sheets, baked at 350°F until lightly browned with set centers.
The baking process produces cookies with a chewy texture from oats and a balance of sweetness and spice tailored by selections. Fat choices influence crispness or tenderness, while spices and flavorings define aromatic qualities. The mix-ins add pleasant texture contrasts and flavor bursts.
These cookies are suitable as snacks or desserts, with portion options for smaller or larger cookies. Cooling on racks allows the centers to firm while maintaining softness. The recipe encourages experimenting with ingredient combinations to suit taste and dietary needs.
Adjusting the fat type and sugar blend can change thickness and chewiness, and stir-in choices enable variety in flavor and texture. The recipe is designed to be adaptable, accommodating various baking preferences and pantry stocks.
Ingredients
- fat (see below)
- sugar (see below)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Spice (see below)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg
- flavoring (see below)
- flour (see below)
- 3 cups rolled oats regular or quick rolled oats
- 1 cup Stir-Ins (see below; optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grab a couple baking sheets.
- In a large bowl, beat the Fat with a stand mixer or a handheld electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the Sugar, baking soda, Spice, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping the sides of the bowl every once in a while. Beat in the eggs and Flavoring. Beat in as much of the Flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining Flour and the oats. Stir in your Stir-Ins, if desired.
- Drop the dough by rounded teaspoons, tablespoons, or 1/4-cup measures on baking sheets, spacing them 2 to 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes for rounded teaspoons or tablespoons or 12 to 14 minutes for 1/4-cup or cookie-scoop portions, or until the cookies are lightly browned and the centers appear set. Cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature.
Notes
- Select just one option each for fat, sugar, spice, flavoring, and flour to create your preferred cookie texture and taste.
- Use regular or quick rolled oats as available; both work well in this recipe.
- Stir-ins like dried fruit or chocolate chips add texture and flavor but are optional.
- Baking time varies with cookie size: smaller cookies bake 8-10 minutes, larger ones 12-14 minutes; watch for light browning and set centers.
- Cooling on racks after baking helps cookies finish firming without overbaking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 125kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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