Best 2 Oatmeal Valentine Cookies Recipes

Oatmeal Valentine cookies are a delicious, healthy, and fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Made with simple ingredients like rolled oats, honey, peanut butter, and almond butter, they're a great way to show your loved ones how much you care. With their naturally sweet flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with people of all ages.

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OATMEAL VALENTINE COOKIES

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What better way to show your valentine how much you care than to bake him or her a sweet treat? These cookies are fun to make and fun to eat! -Louise Carter, Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen 3-inch cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup old-fashioned oats
Red colored sugar, optional

Steps:

Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Whisk together the egg, milk and vanilla; add to butter mixture. Stir in flour mixture; stir in oats. , On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into heart shapes; place on ungreased baking sheets. Decorate with red sugar if desired. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

OATMEAL-DATE COOKIES

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Add chopped nuts to make these cookies even crunchier. After beating in the dry ingredients, stir up to one cup of pecans, walnuts, or almonds into the dough. To make the cookies all the same size, use a measuring tablespoon to scoop the dough, then level off.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield Makes 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup dried dates, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, beat butter and shortening with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth. Add both sugars, and beat until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Beat in vanilla.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Drop batter by the tablespoon about 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 1 g

Tips:

Use old-fashioned oats. They provide a chewier texture than quick oats or instant oats.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This helps them get crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This helps the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These oatmeal heart cookies are a delicious and festive treat. They're perfect for Valentine's Day or any other special occasion. They're easy to make and can be customized with your favorite toppings. So get creative and enjoy these delicious cookies!