Delicious Special Oatmeal Cookies

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Delicious Special Oatmeal Cookies
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 26, 2024

These special oatmeal cookies are a delightful treat that will remind you of the ones your grandma used to make. They are chewy, hearty, and full of comforting flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for a cozy afternoon snack with a glass of milk.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  6. Fold in the oats and raisins or chocolate chips.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few 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.
  • Adding raisins or chocolate chips to oatmeal cookies gives them a burst of sweetness and flavor.