These oatmeal spice cookies are a perfect blend of oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a warm and comforting cookie that is perfect for the fall and winter months. They are soft, chewy, and full of flavor, making them a favorite for any cookie lover.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fold in oats until evenly distributed.
- Drop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Oatmeal is a great source of fiber and can help lower cholesterol levels.
Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves can add warmth and depth of flavor to baked goods.
These cookies are perfect for holiday baking and gift-giving.