Best 6 Grandmothers Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

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Embark on a nostalgic journey with our exploration of "Grandmother's Oatmeal Cookies," a classic treat steeped in tradition and cherished memories. These cookies, with their chewy texture and bursts of old-fashioned flavor, hold a special place in our hearts, evoking images of cozy kitchens and the warmth of family gatherings. They are a testament to the enduring power of simple ingredients and the love that home-baked goods can bring. In this article, we will guide you through the delectable world of these oatmeal cookies, sharing treasured recipes passed down through generations and uncovering the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of chewy oats, spices, and sweetness.

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GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL COOKIES



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I have the pleasure of reading and translating my gran's recipes - written in German some of them are difficult to translate - and then to take them from the era of lard and bacon grease to a healthier you - well here's one that came out great !! enjoy...

Provided by Ravenseyes

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unbleached flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
14 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 3/4 sticks at room temp)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats (old fashioned type no instant stuff)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F - you will need 3 baking sheets lined with parchment paper (again the parchment keeps the cookie from burning and makes clean up faster).
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
  • Beat together with mixer at low speed - butter and sugar until the sugar granules are not visible. Increase speed and beat 1 minute longer, scrape sides as needed and add egg, beat another 30 seconds. Add flour mixture 1/3 at a time and incorporate well over med speed until mixture is smooth. Add oatmeal and stir into the dough using your rubber spatula.
  • Divide into 24 equal portions and bake for 13 to 16 minutes placing only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time and rotating the cookie sheet half way through your cooking time -- these are the best and the thinnest cookies and very crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.8, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 25.6, Sodium 42.8, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 10.7, Protein 2

GREAT-GRANDMA'S OATMEAL COOKIES



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Not only is this recipe a favorite of my husband's, it's extra special to me because it goes back to my great-grandmother. For holidays, we like to sprinkle on colored sugar for a festive touch. -Mary Ann Konechne, Kimball, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
4 teaspoons water
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups chopped raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Additional sugar or colored sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture, and mix well. Stir in oats, raisins and walnuts. , On a surface sprinkled with additional sugar, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter in desired shapes. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANDMOTHER'S OATMEAL COOKIES



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This is the best Oatmeal Cookie I have ever tasted and is my family's favorite. This is a recipe that I have had for years that a friend of mine gave me.

Provided by HAPPYGOLUCKY

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes     Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Beat eggs, and stir in raisins and vanilla. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cream together shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in raisins and eggs, then stir in oats and walnuts. Roll dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 107.2 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

GRANDMOTHER'S OATMEAL COCONUT COOKIES



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My grandmother used to always have these cookies when we went to visit. They are the best oatmeal cookie you'll ever eat.

Provided by JULES2JEWELS

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup oats
1 cup crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat brown sugar, white sugar, and butter together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add 1 egg one at a time, allowing the first to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next with the vanilla.
  • Stir flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl. Beat into the butter mixture until just incorporated into a dough. Fold oats, crispy rice cereal, and coconut into the dough; mixing just enough to evenly combine.
  • Drop cookie dough by teaspoonful onto baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned, 8 to 9 minutes. Cool cookies slightly on baking sheets before moving to cooling racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 85.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

GRANDMA'S CHEWY OATMEAL COOKIES



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"Ever since my husband's grandmother gave me this special recipe, I haven't made another oatmeal cookie recipe. The pudding mix makes them chewy," relates Donna Trumbauer of Coopersburg, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
7 cups quick-cooking oats
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (5.1 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the oats, flour, dry pudding mix and baking soda; gradually add to the cream mixture and mix well. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL COOKIES



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Make and share this Grandma's Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Amazing Christy

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream together butter and sugars.
  • Add vanilla and eggs and beat well.
  • Add dry ingredients.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoons onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Pour glass of milk or cup of tea, pick up a cookie and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1002, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 182.2, Sodium 793.8, Carbohydrate 144.6, Fiber 6, Sugar 83.4, Protein 14.6

Grandma's Oatmeal Cookies: A Timeless Recipe with Variations and Pro-level Techniques

Listed below are some pro tips and tricks to make delicious oatmeal cookies every time.

  • Use old-fashioned oats. Old-fashioned oats are thicker and have a chewier texture than quick-cooking oats, which can make for a better oatmeal cookies.
  • Chill the portioned oatmeal cookies. Before you bake oatmeal cookies, chill the scooped-and-formed batter for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cookies to set up and prevents them from spreading too much in the hot stove.
  • Bake oatmeal cookies at a low temperature. Oatmeal cookies should be baked at a low temperature (325°F) for a longer period of time. That is the best way to achieve that chewy texture everyone craves.
  • Add mix-ins. After the oatmeal cookies have cooled completely, feel free to add mix-ins like chocolate, raisins, cranberries and/or walnuts. You can also sprinkle the hot cookies with cinnamon sugar immediately after they come out of the stove.

Conclusion: A Timeless Recipe Perfected

Grandma's oatmeal cookies are a timeless treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The recipe is simple and straightforward, but there are a few tips and tricks that can help you make the perfect oatmeal cookies every time.

By following the tips above, you can make oatmeal cookies that are chewy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give Grandma's oatmeal cookies a try. You won't be dissatisfied

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