Best 7 Absolutely Excellent Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of comfort food, few treats surpass the classic oatmeal cookie. These chewy, flavorful delights have been enjoyed for generations, warming hearts and taste buds alike. Whether you prefer them crisp on the edges or soft and gooey in the center, these cookies are a staple of many households. With countless variations and add-ins, finding the perfect recipe can be daunting. But fear not! This article will guide you through the essential steps and ingredients needed to create absolutely excellent oatmeal cookies that will impress even the most discerning palate.

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EXCELLENT OATMEAL COOKIES



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This is a chewy oatmeal cookie.

Provided by Beatrice

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 56m

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in oats and nuts until just blended. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Cookies should be at least 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for about 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool cookies on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 106.8 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

THE OATIEST OATMEAL COOKIES EVER



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield About 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound old-fashioned rolled oats (about 5 2/3 cups)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt
10 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 ounces dark brown sugar, packed (about 3/4 cup)
3 1/2 ounces granulated sugar (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
4 ounces raisins, optional, soaked overnight in rum and drained, optional (about 2/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spread the oats into a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, about 20 minutes. Cool the oats for 2 to 3 minutes on the sheet. Grind 8 ounces of the toasted oats in a food processor until they have the consistency of whole-wheat flour, about 3 minutes. Add the baking powder, cinnamon and salt to the food processor and pulse 2 to 3 times to combine. Set aside.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine the butter and sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on medium speed using the paddle attachment until light in color, about 3 minutes. Stop once to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Reduce the mixer speed to the lowest speed and add the vanilla extract and egg. Mix to combine. Slowly add the flour mixture until just combined. Stop once to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the remaining toasted oats and the raisins, if using, and mix to combine.
  • Scoop the dough with a 1 1/2-tablespoon disher onto the baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each mound. Bake until the cookies begin to brown around the edges, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through. Cool on the sheets for 2 minutes, and then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.

ABSOLUTE BEST MOST EXCELLENT SOFT OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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This cookie recipe is a definite must have in your recipe box!! Warning! once you start eating these... it's really hard to stop at just two.. or three.. or.. well, you get the picture. :) My Grandmother gave me this delectably delicious recipe and Everyone who has ever tried them has asked me for the recipe! After trying these, my husband doesn't want any others. And, If you are going to take these cookies, for a treat, anywhere, be sure to have the recipe with you! You WILL definitely be asked for it. They are truly the most excellent, best ever, soft oatmeal raisin cookies I have ever had!

Provided by Kimberly Arp

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 36-42 cookies depending on size

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup raisins
1 cup butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups oatmeal (quick cooking oats)

Steps:

  • First, you put the raisins in a small pan of water uncovered and cook till puffy.
  • Put in strainer to drain and cool.
  • (I rinse them under cool water to cool them off quicker) Cream and beat together (using elect. mixer) the butter, brown sugar, and eggs.
  • Mix together the flour (unsifted), soda, baking powder, cinnamon, oatmeal and add to the creamed mixture, using beater to mix.
  • Last, add the raisins.
  • With a spoon, mix them in ever so lightly.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheets.
  • (I use cooking spray) I sometimes use Tablespoonfuls to make bigger cookies!
  • Bake them between 350*-360* for 8-9 minutes.
  • Take them out before they get brown!
  • Cool for a couple of minutes on the cookie sheet before transfering to waxed paper to cool completely.
  • Enjoy!

THE BEST OATMEAL COOKIES



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Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with lots of flavor. You can also substitute 1/2 cup of wheat germ in place of some of the oatmeal, for a different flavor.

Provided by Melanie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs, beaten
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups rolled oats
¾ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the eggs, raisins, and vanilla. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Next, stir in the egg and raisin mixture, then stir in the rolled oats and pecans. Dough will be stiff. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 179.3 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

KRISTEN'S AWESOME OATMEAL COOKIES



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This is my mothers recipe and it really is awesome! They are somewhat crispy but not cakey. You can add raisins, chocolate chips or coconut to this recipe too.

Provided by KRISTEN HATHAWAY

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3 cups rolled oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar. Stir in the egg, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon, stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the rolled oats. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on baking sheets for a couple of minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 103.5 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

THE VERY BEST OATMEAL COOKIES



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One of the best oatmeal cookies I've ever tasted. A definite family favorite. They are fantastic without the optional nuts, raisins or chocolate. Photo by KC Cooker is how these cookies look when I bake them--fairly flat, chewy in the middle with crispy edges. Yum.....

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cream together shortening and sugars.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.
  • Sift together flour, salt and soda.
  • Add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in oats slowly.
  • Mix well. Add nuts, chips or raisins, if desired. Dough will be fairly stiff.
  • Drop by heaping tablespoon on lightly greased cookie sheet. (I use a 4 teaspoon cookie scoop and press them down slightly before baking).
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes.

FULL-OF-GOODNESS OATMEAL COOKIES



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I love to bake, and bring in extra treats to leave in the faculty lounge for my colleagues. To avoid being blamed for ruining their healthy diets, I came up with this healthier version of the classic oatmeal cookie to make snacking on these a good choice, instead of a guilty indulgence. -Sharon Balestra, Bloomfield, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons hot water
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), chopped
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine water and flaxseed. In a large bowl, combine the plums, dates and raisins. Cover with boiling water. Let flaxseed and plum mixtures stand for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in the applesauce, maple syrup and orange zest. Combine the oats, flours, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Drain plum mixture; stir plum mixture and flaxseed into dough., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-11 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh oats. Fresh oats will give your cookies a better flavor and texture than oats that have been sitting in your pantry for months.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make your cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature. This will help the cookies get crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and texture.

Conclusion:

Oatmeal cookies are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them chewy, crispy, or somewhere in between, there's an oatmeal cookie recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give oatmeal cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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