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Are you in search of the ultimate oatmeal cookie recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect oatmeal cookie. Whether you prefer them chewy, crispy, or somewhere in between, we have gathered the best recipes and expert tips to help you achieve oatmeal cookie perfection. Join us as we explore the world of oats, spices, and sweetness to uncover the ultimate recipe for "the best oatmeal cookies" you'll ever taste.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

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

THE BEST OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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Do you like chewy cookies? Or do you prefer cakey ones? Our oatmeal-raisin cookies can be both! For a chewy cookie, bake them right away. For a cakey cookie, let the dough rest in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours (or overnight works even better) to allow the oatmeal to hydrate. Then bake for a puffy cookie. We used dark brown sugar for added flavor and moisture but our secret ingredient is honey. When baked right away, the honey causes the cookie to spread, keeping it soft and moist. When you let the dough rest, the oatmeal and flour absorb the honey for that classic cakey texture.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon in a small bowl until combined. Beat the brown sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the honey, vanilla, egg and 1 tablespoon warm water and beat on high speed until creamy, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl, about 3 minutes more. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed, scraping the bowl as needed, until completely combined. Add the oats and beat on low speed until combined. Fold in the raisins until evenly distributed. Arrange twelve 1-ounce scoops (2-tablespoon portions) of cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each. Bake until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on the sheet for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Let the baking sheet cool, and then repeat with the remaining cookie dough.

CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES



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I modified Beatrice's Excellent Oatmeal cookies very slightly. I came up with something that my boyfriend went CRAZY over! I've never seen him enjoy cookies to that extent! He said I blew his mother's recipe away.

Provided by PANTHERA

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 107.2 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

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

THE VERY BEST OATMEAL COOKIES



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One of the best oatmeal cookies I've ever tasted. A definite family favorite. They are fantastic without the optional nuts, raisins or chocolate. Photo by KC Cooker is how these cookies look when I bake them--fairly flat, chewy in the middle with crispy edges. Yum.....

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cream together shortening and sugars.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.
  • Sift together flour, salt and soda.
  • Add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in oats slowly.
  • Mix well. Add nuts, chips or raisins, if desired. Dough will be fairly stiff.
  • Drop by heaping tablespoon on lightly greased cookie sheet. (I use a 4 teaspoon cookie scoop and press them down slightly before baking).
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes.

ULTIMATE OATMEAL COOKIES



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Looking for a treat made using oats? Then check out these delicious oatmeal cookies, baked with a hint of cinnamon and packed with raisins - ready to eat in an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine (2 sticks), room temperature
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats*
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, stir the brown sugar, butter, baking soda, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and eggs with a wooden spoon until well mixed. Stir in the oats, flour and raisins until mixed.
  • For each cookie, scoop a rounded tablespoonful of dough, using a tableware spoon, and push it onto an ungreased cookie sheet with another spoon or rubber spatula, placing cookies 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light brown. Remove cookies from cookie sheets to a cooling rack, using a turner. Cool cookie sheets 10 minutes between batches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY OATMEAL COOKIES



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A great variation on an old favorite.

Provided by Darla Thompson

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes     Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup raisins
½ cup hot water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Soak raisins in hot water and set aside.
  • In large bowl, sift flour with soda, salt and spices. Blend in rolled oats, sugar and nuts. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with fork and add oil, vanilla, and raisins and water mixture. Pour into dry ingredients, stirring until well mixed. Drop by teaspoonfuls about two inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 79.6 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

FAMOUS OATMEAL COOKIES



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Oatmeal cookies are my BF's favorite, so I've tried LOTS of different recipes. This is the BEST one!!! I found it online somewhere--these are sort of crunchy, not cakey at all, and not overly sweet. YUM!

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable shortening (or margarine)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cream together brown sugar, shortening, and granulated sugar; add water, eggs, and vanilla: beat well.
  • Add combined oats, flour, salt, and baking soda: mix well.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 11-13 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  • Remove to wire rack; cool completely.
  • Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 809.9, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 159.8, Carbohydrate 114.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 63.3, Protein 11.6

BEST OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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This is a family favorite that I have been making for years. It's the most requested oatmeal cookie recipe I've ever made. I found it somewhere years ago, but have lost the source. The secret is soaking the raisins which makes all the difference.

Provided by Merrie Wold

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h10m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs, well beaten
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups oatmeal
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • This is a very important first step that makes the cookie: combine eggs, raisins and vanilla and let stand for one hour.
  • Cream together butter and sugars.
  • Add flour, salt, cinnamon and soda and mix well.
  • Blend in egg-raisin mixture, oatmeal, and chopped nuts.
  • Dough will be stiff.
  • Drop by heaping teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet, or roll into balls and flatten slightly.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

BEST OATMEAL COOKIES



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These are a wonderful thin, crispy, nutty oatmeal cookie. The recipe is from The California Heritage Cookbook.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened (2 cubes)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
3/4 cup walnuts (may be ground in a blender) or 3/4 cup pecans, ground (may be ground in a blender)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
granulated sugar, for dipping

Steps:

  • In a large bowl cream the butter and add sugars, beating until fluffy.
  • Blend egg into creamed mixture.
  • Sift together into the creamed mixture the flour, soda, and cinnamon.
  • Blend in the oats, nuts and vanilla.
  • Chill dough 1 hour or more.
  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease cookie sheets.
  • Place small pieces of dough (about 1 teaspoonful) on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Grease the bottom of a small glass, dip in sugar, and press gently on each uncooked cookie, flattening it to a thickness of about 1/4 inch, resugaring glass for each cookie.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Cool 2-3 minutes on the sheet, remove cookies, and cool completely on racks. Store them in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 29.1, Sodium 112.1, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 13, Protein 2.5

THE WORLD'S BEST OATMEAL TOFFEE COOKIES



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The softest, chewiest, sweetest oatmeal cookies with the decadent addition of toffee bits. One thing to consider before making this recipe is that the cookies are a tab bit thin and are not sturdy. I still need to alter it, but if you make the dough balls a little taller and less round, they should turn out just fine. The flavor is AMAZING. Recipe from "The Cookie Bible" cookbook.

Provided by Jessa M

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup margarine
2 cups packed light brown sugar (if you don't have light brown, dark brown works just fine)
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (don't eliminate! makes the flavors pop!)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 3/4 cups toffee pieces (Heath Bits 'O Brittle or SKOR English Toffee Bits work well. Sold in the baking isle.)
1 cup mounds sweetened flaked coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place one sheet of parchment paper on each cookie sheet you plan on using. Greasing is not necessary if you use parchment paper. Beat the butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until blended. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Beat until blended. Stir in the oats, toffee, and coconut (optional) with spoon or blender. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls a couple of inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly browned (may need to cook longer if cookies are bigger). Cool a few minutes and remove from cookie sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 203.2, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 17.9, Protein 3.2

CHEWY GOOD OATMEAL COOKIES



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These are the best oatmeal cookies with all my favorite extras: dried cherries, white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. -Sandy Harz, Spring Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/3 cups dried cherries
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, honey and vanilla. In another bowl, mix the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pan 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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.

Tips

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will be.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know exactly what you're doing.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The temperature of the oven will affect the texture of the cookies. Bake the cookies at the temperature specified in the recipe.
  • Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies just until they are golden brown around the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before eating: This will allow the cookies to set and develop their full flavor.

Conclusion

Oatmeal cookies are a classic American treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like them chewy, crispy, or somewhere in between, there is an oatmeal cookie recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give oatmeal cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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