Best 8 Easy Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of oatmeal cookies, a classic treat enjoyed by people of all ages. These cookies are renowned for their delightful combination of chewy and crispy textures, subtly sweet flavor, and the wholesome goodness of oats. This curated collection presents two distinct oatmeal cookie recipes, each offering unique variations to cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. The Classic Oatmeal Cookie recipe embodies the traditional charm of this beloved treat, featuring a blend of rolled oats, butter, brown sugar, and spices, resulting in a soft and chewy cookie that will transport you back to childhood memories. The recipe also includes a vegan and gluten-free adaptation, making it accessible to those with dietary restrictions. Alongside the classic recipe, we introduce the innovative Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, a delightful twist on the classic. These cookies incorporate plump raisins, adding a burst of sweetness and texture that perfectly complements the nutty flavor of the oats. The recipe includes a step-by-step guide to ensure the raisins remain soft and chewy, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these carefully crafted recipes will guide you towards creating perfect oatmeal cookies that will satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES



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This easy oatmeal cookie recipe is great with a glass of cold milk! With their peanutty flavor, these scrumptious cookies hit the spot. Plus, they couldn't be easier to make! -Marilyn Blankschien, Clintonville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg. Add oats and baking soda to creamed mixture; mix well., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES



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These are delicious cookies that are super-quick to make when you need to satisfy a cookie fix. Even my non-cooking roommates know how to make them, so we have these about once a week.. they never last for more than 24 hours. Try adding coconut, nuts, other dried fruit, etc...

Provided by pollen

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 50 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups oats
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Cream together butter and sugar in a bowl, then mix in vanilla.
  • Add flour and mix well.
  • Mix together baking soda and water, and then add to the batter.
  • Stir in the oats and chocolate chips.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet (no need to grease it), and bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes.

EASY OATMEAL-PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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These are not exactly your "dip in milk" cookies, but they are great and so easy to make with kids! Everyone always loves them and it seems as if I can't make enough. No oven needed!

Provided by chefjulia

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup milk
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 cups rolled oats
½ cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Boil for 1 to 2 minutes; err on the side of longer because if it doesn't boil enough, it won't set. Remove from the heat.
  • Immediately stir in oats, peanut putter, and vanilla. Stir until completely mixed. Spoon onto waxed paper and let sit until hard, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 37.2 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

EASY CRANBERRY-COCONUT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Healthy and low-fat cookies full of texture. Don't expect a sweet cookie, but a delicious one all the same! Great for breakfast. Guilt-free, they won't last long.

Provided by iamNovember

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1 cup cranberries
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup white whole wheat flour
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon honey
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Mix applesauce, coconut, cranberries, oats, flour, egg whites, honey, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until well combined. Drop tablespoonfuls of batter 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 235.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 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

EASY OATMEAL S'MORES COOKIES



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An oatmeal cookie recipe that will remind you of your favorite summer campfire treat.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pouch Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
Butter, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
12 large marshmallows
24 milk chocolate candy drops or pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Make cookie dough as directed on pouch, dropping dough onto cookie sheet by 24 rounded tablespoonfuls.
  • Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until cookies are light golden brown. Do not overbake.
  • Meanwhile, cut marshmallows in half with kitchen scissors. Unwrap candies.
  • Immediately after removing cookies from oven, place marshmallow half on center of each cookie, sticky side down. Set oven control to broil. Place back in oven with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat until marshmallows are light brown. This will not take long.
  • Immediately place chocolate candy on center of each marshmallow. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

EASY OATMEAL ALMOND COOKIES



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This is a quick and easy recipe you can make when you're short on time and guests are on their way. Hot and fresh cookies are always a hit. You can tweak these Oatmeal Almond cookies by adding some ground cinnamon. A pinch of ground nutmeg would also be great in this recipe. Adding three tablespoons of almond milk will make...

Provided by John Goins

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c almond flour
1 c quick oats
1 c sugar
1/16 tsp almond extract
3 egg whites
1 c sliced almonds

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 2. Cover cookie sheets with parchment paper
  • 3. Lightly beat the egg whites for 2 minutes
  • 4. In a large bowl, combine Almond Flour, Sugar, Oats, Almond extract
  • 5. Add the beaten egg whites and mix to form a paste.
  • 6. Create 24 1-inch balls of dough
  • 7. Pour sliced almonds into a bowl.
  • 8. Dip each ball of dough into the slice almonds.
  • 9. Place the balls on the parchment paper and gently flatten each ball
  • 10. Bake for 15 minutes.

EASY CHOCOLATE OATMEAL NO BAKE COOKIES



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This recipe was prepared by Ed Daly for our June, 2013, meeting.

Provided by Club Recipes

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c sugar
1/2 c dark chocolate
1/2 c butter
1/2 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c peanut butter
1/4 tsp salt
3 c quacker oats

Steps:

  • 1. Bring first 4 items to a boil stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla, peanut butter and salt. Stir until smooth. Add Quick Oats. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper. Let set then refrigerate cookies.

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned oats for a chewier cookie.
  • Add a cup of chocolate chips, raisins, or nuts for extra flavor.
  • If the dough is too dry, add a little more milk.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown on the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.

Conclusion:

These easy oatmeal cookies are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are perfect for on-the-go or to pack in a lunch box. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of these cookies in no time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give these oatmeal cookies a try!

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