Best 3 Spiced Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

If you're looking for a warm and comforting snack, spiced oatmeal cookies are the perfect choice. These soft and chewy cookies are packed with flavor and will satisfy your sweet tooth. With a combination of oats, spices, and dried fruits, these cookies are a healthy and delicious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED CRANBERRY OATMEAL COOKIES

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This is the best applesauce cranberry cookie recipe. These delicious cookies are full of pecans, dried cranberries and chocolate chips that lend crunch and sweetness. Every bite is packed with flavor! -Karie Saxton, South Boardman, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar blend
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar and sugar blend until well blended. Beat in the applesauce, egg and vanilla (mixture will appear curdled). Combine the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to the butter mixture and mix well. Stir in the cranberries, chocolate chips and pecans. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICED OATMEAL COOKIES

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I'm the fourth generation of cooks in my family to bake these cookies. When my grandmother sent me a batch for my birthday one year, I asked her for the recipe. That's when I learned it was originally my great-grandmother's recipe. It's one that I will definitely make sure gets passed on! -Loretta Pakulski, Indian River, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons whole milk
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs and milk; mix well. Combine flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to the creamed mixture. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ORANGE SPICED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

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I got this recipe from a friend of mine. We think these cookies are delicious! A nice hint of orange to an oatmeal cookie! I usually double this recipe, and (if I'm feeling nutty! I'll add some chopped pecans! (Prep time does not include soaking the raisins overnight in the liqueur.)

Provided by MustangMom

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 32m

Yield 36-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup raisins
3 tablespoons triple sec (orange liqueur)
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
8 ounces white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon Crisco shortening

Steps:

Combine raisins and liqueur; let stand overnight or for several hours.
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat in egg and orange peel.
Combine flour and baking soda; stir into butter mixture.
Add raisins (with liquid) and oats.
Mix well.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets; spacing about 2-inches apart--flatten slightly.
Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes.
Cool completely.
Melt white chocolate according to directions on package.
Use Crisco to thin until consistency is appropriate to drizzle on top of each cookie.
Let harden completely before storing.

Tips:

Use old-fashioned rolled oats. These oats will provide a chewier texture than quick-cooking or instant oats.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in tough cookies.
Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges. Overbaking will result in dry, crumbly cookies.
Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them to keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Spiced oatmeal cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can whip up a batch of these cookies that are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give spiced oatmeal cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!