Best 10 Best Soft Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, soft oatmeal cookies stand as a timeless classic, a harmonious blend of chewy oats, warm spices, and a hint of sweetness. These cookies, with their soft and tender interiors and slightly crispy edges, have captivated taste buds for generations. Whether you savor them as a comforting snack, a sweet ending to a hearty meal, or a delightful accompaniment to a warm cup of coffee, the quest for the best soft oatmeal cookie recipe is an endeavor worth embarking on. This comprehensive guide will lead you through the essential elements of crafting the perfect soft oatmeal cookie, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure bliss.

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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

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!

OATMEAL COOKIES



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My favorite oatmeal cookie recipe! Soft and chewy, perfectly spiced, dotted with juicy raisins and crunchy walnuts and always sure to satisfy those cookie cravings.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure))
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, (softened slightly (it should still be somewhat cold and firm))
1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups (260g) rolled old fashioned oats*
1 cup (153g) raisins** ((preferably from a freshly opened package))
1 cup (118g) chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt for 20 seconds, set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
  • Mix in one egg, then blend in second egg and vanilla.
  • Add flour mixture and mix just until combined then mix in oats, raisins and walnuts.
  • Scoop dough out and shape into 1 1/2-inch balls (or 40 grams each), transfer to prepared baking sheet fitting 12 per sheet and spacing 2-inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown on edges and nearly set (center should look under-baked), about 12 - 14 minutes.
  • Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 64 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOFT OATMEAL COOKIES



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These oatmeal cookies are very moist with a good flavor. Add a cup of raisins or nuts if you desire.

Provided by BITTERSWEET1

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in oats. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie with a large fork dipped in sugar.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 213.1 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

FAMILY-FAVORITE SOFT OATMEAL COOKIES



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My mother got this recipe in about 1910 when she was a housekeeper for the local physician. The doctor's wife was an excellent cook and shared the recipe with my mother, who later shared it with me. Now my five grown children also enjoying baking these cookies for their families-it's a tradition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, soda and cinnamon; add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Stir in the oats, raisins and nuts. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

HEALTHIER SOFT OATMEAL COOKIES



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My family loves these oatmeal cookies, and with my made-over version, they are a great way to sneak extra fiber and grains into their diet! I reduce the sugar, add whole wheat, use rolled oats and add dates (for extra fiber!)

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup diced, pitted dates
3 cups rolled oats

Steps:

  • Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in vanilla extract. Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl; stir into butter mixture. Fold in oats and dates. Cover and chill dough for at least one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets.
  • Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Flatten each cookie with a large fork.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cookies are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 212.7 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

CHEWY OATMEAL COOKIES



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I packed chocolate chips, raisins, nuts and cinnamon into my oatmeal cookie recipe. These soft

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup each raisins and chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, molasses and vanilla; beat well. , Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the raisins, pecans and chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SOFT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Make and share this Soft Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Katrina Wynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 24m

Yield 24 cookies, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup softened butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 cups oats
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cream butter and sugars.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon.
  • Fold in oats and raisins.
  • Chill one hour. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes.
  • Cool on cookie sheet 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1641.6, Fat 57.3, SaturatedFat 31.5, Cholesterol 215, Sodium 1360.4, Carbohydrate 259, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 125.2, Protein 31.1

SOFT OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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This cookie is really moist and chewy.

Provided by Tamara

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes     Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fat free butter flavored granules
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 egg whites
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup raisins
1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Set oven rack in the middle and preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk together flour, salt and baking soda. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix yogurt, butter-flavored granules (Butter Buds), brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined.
  • Add egg whites and vanilla, mix until just combined. Add flour mixture and mix until just moistened. Stir in oatmeal and raisins.
  • Drop dough by level tablespoon onto to cookie sheet lightly sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake for 8 minutes. Press center of cookie; if it springs back, it is done. Store in airtight container, these cookies do not keep well at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 151.9 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

SOFT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Shaped in a soft mound rather than a flattened round. This recipe taken from the King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion is wonderfully soft and tender.

Provided by Grandpa and Grandma

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 57m

Yield 40 cookies, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg, beaten
6 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup currants
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly grease ( or line with parchment) two baking sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, oil and sugar. Add the egg, beating until fluffy, then beat in the sour cream and vanilla. Stir in the currants and oats.
  • In a seperate bowl, mix together the baking soda, cinnamon, salt and flour. Add this mixture a cup at a time to the oat mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the nuts. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake the cookies for 12 minutes or until they're light brown. Remove them from the oven and transfer to a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.4, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 50.6, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 7.9, Protein 2

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned oats. Old-fashioned oats will give your cookies a chewy texture, while quick-cooking oats will make them more cake-like.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make your cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a cookie scoop. A cookie scoop will help you to make evenly-sized cookies that will bake evenly.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown. The cookies should be set in the center and golden brown around the edges when they are done.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before eating them. The cookies will be easier to handle and will taste better if you let them cool completely before eating them.

Conclusion:

Soft oatmeal cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following the tips in this article, you can make sure that your soft oatmeal cookies turn out perfect every time.

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