Best Ever Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
🕒 Times:
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 10 mins | 30 mins |
🥣 Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar 🧂
- 1 cup brown sugar 🟤
- 3/4 cup butter 🧈
- 4 eggs 🥚
- 3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal 🥣
- 2 tsp baking soda 🥄
- 1 tsp salt 🧂
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon 🌀
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
- 2 tbsp 2% low-fat milk 🥛
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 cup chopped pecans 🥜
🍰 Nutritional Information (per serving – 3 cookies):
- Calories: 262.3
- Fat: 7.4g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 49.3mg
- Sodium: 638.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 43.2g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Sugars: 17.4g
- Protein: 5.5g
📝 Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar, brown sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.
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Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, quick-cooking oatmeal, and chopped pecans until everything is evenly incorporated.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a nonstick cookie sheet.
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Drop the cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie for spreading.
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Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown around the edges.
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Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy these delicious, cake-like oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
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Variations:
- This recipe makes a large batch of cookies, perfect for sharing or freezing for later.
- For different flavor variations, try dividing the dough into three equal parts:
- Add peanut butter to one-third of the dough for a nutty twist.
- Incorporate crushed pineapples into another third for a fruity surprise.
- Leave the remaining third plain for classic oatmeal cookies.
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Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage.
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Share these Best Ever Oatmeal Cookies with friends and family, and enjoy the wholesome goodness in every bite!
These cookies are a delightful treat, with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture from the oatmeal and pecans. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving a delicious homemade treat, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy the Best Ever Oatmeal Cookies from lovewithrecipes.com! 😋🍪
