Best 3 Excellent Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

Oatmeal cookies, with their soft and chewy texture, are a timeless classic that holds a special place in the hearts of cookie enthusiasts. Whether you prefer them plain or adorned with raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts, these cookies offer a comforting and satisfying treat. In this article, we embark on a delightful journey to discover the secrets behind creating the most excellent oatmeal cookies. We will explore the key ingredients, the perfect balance of flavors, and the techniques that transform ordinary oats into extraordinary treats. Join us as we delve into the art of crafting oatmeal cookies that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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!

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

Ingredients

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

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT OATMEAL COOKIES

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These are chewy, healthy oatmeal cookies which can be prepared in a number of variations, just add nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, coconut, candied fruit or any other additions.

Provided by Marylou

Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 84

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 cup sour milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla and sour milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the rolled oats, and your choice of additions. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies at the right temperature. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will burn. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will be underbaked.
Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Oatmeal cookies are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. Whether you like them chewy, crunchy, or somewhere in between, there is an oatmeal cookie recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a sweet snack, give oatmeal cookies a try.