I love trying out cookie recipes, and I recently discovered a new favorite! Oatmeal cookies are a classic, and these Easy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe are soft, chewy, and full of flavor, thanks to cinnamon and maple syrup.
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Simple Oatmeal Cookies
Oatmeal cookies are not only delicious but also versatile and easy to make. They are a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth without spending hours in the kitchen. This recipe uses pure maple syrup, giving the cookies a unique flavor that works perfectly with oats and cinnamon.
Oatmeal cookies with maple and cinnamon are perfect for an after-school snack, a quick dessert, or even a school lunch. Plus, the recipe can be changed up by adding raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts if you want something different. If you love oatmeal, check out our Chocolate Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal.
Recipes Made With Oatmeal
Oatmeal isn't just for breakfast! It's a handy ingredient that you can use to make lots of yummy recipes! There are many variations on oatmeal cookies that you can make, but you can also use oatmeal as an ingredient in muffins. Here are some of our favorite oatmeal recipes:
- Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins Recipe
- Instant Oatmeal Cookies
- 3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Easy Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins
Ingredients For Easy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
- Quick oats: I love using this type of oatmeal because they cook up quickly.
- Flour: All-purpose flour is what we used, but you can try whole wheat flour for added nutrition.
- Salt: Balances the sweetness.
- Baking soda: Helps the cookies to rise.
- Cinnamon: Adds warmth and sweetness.
- Butter: Softened. Gives the cookies a rich flavor.
- Sugar: We used granulated sugar, but you can use brown sugar for added moisture and a slight caramel flavor.
- Pure maple syrup: A natural sweetener that provides a unique flavor.
- Egg: Gives the recipe moisture and binds the ingredients together.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor.
How to Make Oatmeal Cookies
To start, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Next, in a stand mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy. This should be done at a lower speed to avoid overmixing.
Once the butter and sugar are well mixed, add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg. Beat the mixture for about one minute until everything is well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated into the butter mixture. Place the mixing bowl in the refrigerator for 5-8 minutes to prevent the dough from becoming too sticky.
Set a timer to avoid leaving the dough in the fridge for too long, as this can make it hard to scoop.
Using a standard cookie scoop or a tablespoon, form the dough into balls and place them about 2 inches apart on a prepared baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until they are a nice shade of golden brown. Be careful not to overbake them.
Once they come out of the oven, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to let them cool.
Tips for Making the Best Oatmeal Cookies
Tip 1: Make sure the butter is soft but not melted. Soft butter helps create a fluffy texture when creamed with sugar. If your butter is too hard, leave it out at room temperature for about 30 minutes before you start baking.
Tip 2: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix just until they are incorporated. Overmixing can make the cookies dense instead of soft and chewy.
Tip 3: Keep an eye on the cookies as they bake. They should be golden brown. Take care not to overbake them as they can become hard.
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Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
You can turn a plain oatmeal cookie into something extra special with just a few additional ingredients. Chocolate chips, craisins or raisins add sweetness and texture. Try experimenting and see what you come up with.
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
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- Oatmeal Craisin Cookies
- No Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
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Oatmeal cookies are a yummy treat, and this recipe makes it easy to whip up a batch in no time. With simple ingredients and easy directions, you'll have delicious cookies in under an hour.
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Easy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup quick oats
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 tablespoon butter softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Beat on low speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
- Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat for one minute until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the mixing bowl, blending until fully integrated.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 5-8 minutes to reduce stickiness, but be sure to set a timer; forgetting it may result in a dough that's difficult to scoop.
- Remove from refrigerator and use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to form balls and place them about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookies are golden brown, being careful not to overbake.
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