Best 7 Giant Oatmeal Drop Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of Giant Oatmeal Drop Cookies, a symphony of chewy oats, warm spices, and a burst of chocolate chips. These colossal cookies are a nostalgic treat, reminiscent of childhood memories and the comforting aromas of a cozy kitchen. With three irresistible variations, this recipe offers a delightful journey for your taste buds. The classic Giant Oatmeal Drop Cookies are a timeless delight, featuring a combination of rolled oats, brown sugar, and plump raisins. For those who prefer a nutty twist, the Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies incorporate luscious chocolate chips, adding a layer of rich sweetness. And for a touch of sophistication, the Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies introduce a tangy-sweet dimension with dried cranberries, creating a delightful harmony of flavors. Prepare to embark on a baking adventure that will fill your kitchen with the enticing aroma of freshly baked cookies and leave your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GIANT OATMEAL-RAISIN COOKIES



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Everyone will adore this outsize version of the classic treat. Each crisp-chewy cookie is spiced with cinnamon and studded with dark, golden, and Monukka raisins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3 cups raisins, preferably a mixture of dark, golden, and Monukka

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugars on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Beat in eggs, one at a time; add vanilla.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder. With mixer on low, gradually add flour mixture and beat until well combined. Beat in oats and raisins until just combined.
  • Arrange 3/4-cup balls of dough on prepared baking sheets, about 3 inches apart. Use the palm of your hand to flatten into 4-inch rounds. Bake, rotating halfway through, until golden brown, about 16 minutes. Let cool on sheets 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE-OATMEAL DROP COOKIES



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No-bake, extremely delicious cookies you can put in the freezer and pull out when you have company. Great for the holidays!

Provided by aimeejean

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup milk
2 cups white sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup cocoa powder
3 cups quick oats
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix milk, sugar, butter, and cocoa powder in a large saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Boil, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add oats, coconut, peanut butter, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
  • Drop tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough onto waxed paper and let cool in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 72.1 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

GIANT LOADED OATMEAL COOKIE



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This giant cookie literally has something for everyone. Sweet and salty, loaded with candy, chocolate and peanuts, this oatmeal cookie is the kid-friendly cookie grownups will love.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup loosely packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and light, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth. Scrape down the bowl. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low. Add the flour, baking soda and salt and mix just until combined. Add the oats and mix just until combined.
  • Combine the dried cranberries, chocolate chips and peanuts in a small bowl. Add all but a few tablespoons of the cranberry mixture to the dough and mix just until combined. Refrigerate the dough until slightly firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Turn out the dough onto the baking sheet. Press into a 9-inch round, about 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle the top with the reserved dried cranberry mixture and press to adhere. Bake until the cookie is crisp and golden around the edges and set in the center, 22 to 24 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack and let the cookie cool completely on the pan. Cut into wedges.

BANANA OATMEAL DROP COOKIES



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These wholesome, chewy oatmeal cookies, made without flour or eggs are good for the cookie jar since the raisins and banana add moisture to the oatmeal/walnut dough.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 cup oil
1 1/4 cups bananas, mashed (3 to 4 medium)
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups oatmeal, uncooked (either old-fashioned or quick oats)
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup sultana

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and grease cookie sheets.
  • Beat brown sugar and oil together until blended; stir in bananas and salt.
  • Gradually beat in oats; stir in walnuts and raisins.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonful onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool on baking sheet ten minutes; remove and cool completely.

GIANT MONSTER COOKIES



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Who can resist gigantic monster cookies chock-full of goodies like chocolate chips, M&M's and peanut butter? If your appetite isn't quite monster-size, make them by heaping tablespoonfuls. This is the world's best monster cookies recipe. -Judy Fredenberg, Missoula, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups creamy peanut butter
2/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
6 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate M&M's

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream peanut butter, butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, baking soda, vanilla and corn syrup. Add oats and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and M&M's. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 14-18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

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

GIANT OATMEAL CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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These cookies are always served at our cafeteria, they are huge, moist, and full of chocolate!

Provided by leslie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ⅓ cups quick-cooking oats
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 (11 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat brown sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth. Mix oats, flour, baking soda, and salt into creamed butter mixture until dough is well-mixed; fold in semisweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. Scoop 1/4 cup batter per cookie and place on a baking sheet 3 inches apart, partially flattening the dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 329.5 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned oats for a chewier cookie, and quick oats for a softer cookie.
  • Don't overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, to help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These giant oatmeal drop cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Whether you're enjoying them warm from the oven or storing them in the freezer for later, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. These cookies are also incredibly versatile. You can add or swap ingredients to suit your taste. For example, you could add chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, or dried fruit. You could also use different types of milk, such as almond milk or soy milk. No matter how you choose to make them, these giant oatmeal drop cookies are sure to be a hit!

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