If you love cookie recipes, then try these Instant Oatmeal Cookies. These cookies are made with packets of instant oatmeal and rich chocolate chips, making them an easy alternative to a traditional oatmeal cookie recipe. This recipe is a great way to use extra oatmeal packets or give oatmeal cookies a little extra flavor!
Using instant oatmeal in this recipe gives the cookies a chewy texture that works perfectly with the rich sweetness of chocolate chips. These cookies will make an ideal snack or after-dinner treat if you have kids.
If you are looking for a more traditional oatmeal cookie, try our Easy Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins.
If you like cookies with a little more going on in them, try our Rocky Road Cookies.
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- Oatmeal Cookies With Oatmeal Packets
- Ingredients For Instant Oatmeal Cookies
- How to Make Oatmeal Cookies With Instant Oatmeal?
- Tips for Making Cookies With Instant Oats
- Can I Use Plain Oats Instead Of Flavored Instant Oatmeal?
- FAQ For Instant Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
- Can I Use Dark Chocolate Chips Instead Of Semi-sweet?
- Recipes to Make With Oatmeal
- Amazon Essentials
- Cookies With Chocolate Chips
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Oatmeal Cookies With Oatmeal Packets
You might think instant oatmeal packets are just for breakfast, but did you know you can make delicious chewy cookies using those packets? That's right. You can get all the nutritional benefits of oats, such as being high in fiber and supporting heart health while enjoying a delicious cookie.
Using oatmeal packets for this recipe simplifies the baking process and makes it easy to switch up the flavor profile of these cookies. It also lets you be creative, as changing the oatmeal packet flavor can easily add fruit flavor or spices.
Ingredients For Instant Oatmeal Cookies
- Butter - You will be using softened butter for easy mixing.
- Granulated sugar - This adds sweetness to the dough. Since the instant oatmeal is sweetened, you will use less sugar than in a normal cookie recipe.
- Milk - Adds moisture to the cookie dough.
- Egg - A large egg at room temperature works best.
- Cinnamon - The instant oatmeal has cinnamon, but this adds a little extra flavor.
- Vanilla extract - Enhances the overall flavor of the cookies.
- Baking powder - To help the cookies rise.
- Baking soda - This helps the cookies to be soft and airy.
- Maple and Brown Sugar instant oatmeal - Oatmeal will add texture to the cookies. You can use other varieties as well.
- Flour - Provides structure to the cookie dough.
- Chocolate chips - Adds sweetness and chocolate flavor.
- Chopped walnuts - Add a nutty flavor to the cookies. You can also use chopped pecans or skip nuts entirely.
How to Make Oatmeal Cookies With Instant Oatmeal?
Ready to bake some cookies? Grab a large bowl - I just love these bowls from Amazon - and beat the butter and sugars together. This is tough to do by hand, so I used a hand mixer like this one to make the job easier. Then, just mix in your other wet ingredients - the milk, egg, and vanilla.
Now grab another large bowl for the dry ingredients. Here, you'll mix the flour with the cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and instant oatmeal packets. Then, just mix the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients, and you have cookie dough!
While you could stop there and have perfectly good cookies, I am a little extra so I like to add some yummy chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. Fold those into the dough, careful not to overmix.
I love using a cookie scoop like this one when I bake cookies. They help me make uniform cookies. I'll let you in on a little secret. I typically use this parchment paper to line my baking sheets. I had run out of it when I made this recipe, so I figured I would just spray cooking spray on the cookie sheet.
It did not seem to affect the cookies at all, as they looked so pretty when I took them out of the oven. Well, looks can be deceiving. These cookies were stuck on the baking sheet. It took a lot of elbow grease to get them off in one piece. So please use parchment paper when you make cookies.
If you love the taste of these cookies be sure to try Chocolate Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal.
Tips for Making Cookies With Instant Oats
Tip 1: Having butter and eggs at room temperature makes a big difference in the texture of your cookies. Room-temperature butter and eggs help cookies to be softer and chewier.
Tip 2: One of the most common mistakes people make when making cookies is overmixing the dough. Be gentle hand when folding in ingredients like chocolate chips and walnuts. Overmixing can create tough cookies.
Tip 3: Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on a baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack. This will allow them to set and not break when moved.
Can I Use Plain Oats Instead Of Flavored Instant Oatmeal?
Maybe you want to make this recipe, but you don't have instant oats on hand. No problem! While you can always purchase instant oats on Amazon, you can use plain oats if you wish. Since instant oats have some other sugar and flavoring mixed in, you'll want to add extra sweeteners like sugar or honey and spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for flavor.
FAQ For Instant Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
When it comes to oatmeal cookies, there are many options for add-ins that can make them even more delicious. One popular addition is nuts - some prefer crunchy walnuts, while others enjoy pecans. Nuts can add a crunchy texture and extra flavor to your oatmeal cookies. You can also add nuts to this Easy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe.
But what if you don't are not a nut person or don't have any nuts on hand? Can you still make this recipe? Good news! You can still enjoy delicious oatmeal cookies without nuts. Feel free to leave them out if they don't work for you for whatever reason.
Now that you have baked these chocolatey oatmeal cookies, you might wonder how to store them. Let the cookies cool completely and place them in an airtight container like these from Amazon.
Separate the layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. The cookies will remain fresh when stored at room temperature for about a week.
You can also freeze these cookies for longer storage time. Simply place them in a zip-top bag between layers of parchment paper and store them in the freezer for up to three months.
Can I Use Dark Chocolate Chips Instead Of Semi-sweet?
The beauty of this recipe is its versatility. Dark chocolate chips (or even milk chocolate chips) can make a delicious substitute for semi-sweet in any recipe, and these instant oatmeal cookies are no exception. Dark chocolate has a richer, more intense flavor and can add a depth of flavor to this recipe.
Since dark chocolate is less sweet than semi-sweet chocolate, you may want to adjust the amount of sugar in your recipe if you switch up the chips. Feel free to experiment with different types of chips depending on your taste. I love making these oatmeal cookies with these white chocolate chips sometimes for a unique twist.
Recipes to Make With Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a very versatile ingredient that can be used in various recipes. So, if you are not a fan of cookies, no problem! Beyond cookies, you can use oatmeal in hearty breakfast bowls mixed with fruits, nuts, and a drizzle of honey. Here are some of my favorite oatmeal recipes:
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
- Oatmeal Granola Breakfast Muffins
- Baked Blueberry Almond Oatmeal Cups
- Carrot Cake Breakfast Bowls
Amazon Essentials
If you make these oatmeal cookies with instant oatmeal, it will be helpful to have some essential equipment. You can't go wrong with a good set of mixing bowls to make ingredient prep a breeze.
Consider investing in a hand mixer or stand mixer for smoother mixing and consistent results. Quality baking sheets will help you get perfectly baked cookies, while a cookie scoop helps keep cookies uniform.
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Cookies With Chocolate Chips
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Instant Oatmeal Cookies
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter softened
- ¾ cup White granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon Milk
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoon Vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- 6 packets Instant oatmeal we used Maple and Brown sugar
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 cup Chocolate chips
- ½ cup Walnuts chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using a mixer. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add milk, egg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, to bowl and continue mixing until everything is incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and the packets of instant oatmeal.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until dough forms.
- Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts until they are evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounds of cookie dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the cookies turn a light, golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- Use room-temperature butter and eggs for softer and chewier cookies.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this can result in tough cookies.
Chan says
This was the first time I've ever succeeded in making cookies. I was almost hesitant since I would overmix my dough or the cookies would come out bread-like. However, these were perfect! They were the right amount of crunch, softness, and sweetness. I used strawberries and cream oatmeal packets and 1 maple brown sugar. I also crushed some sliced almonds too, since I didn't have walnuts or chocolate chips. Was amazing, even my mom loved them. I think I'll add coconut and crushed cornflakes next time to get that McDonalds Oatmeal cookie taste. Thank you so much! ♡
Vicky says
Chan, that is a wonderful idea! Now I want to try this with coconut and cornflakes. Sounds delish. So glad they worked out for you. Thanks a bunch for letting me know!
Dana says
These cookies turned out so well! They were chewy and tasty and a total hit with the kids.
Beth says
I love the texture the instant oatmeal gives these cookies. I'm already thinking of different flavors to use next time!
Tiffany says
These are delicious! Using instant oatmeal is such a great idea! Thanks
suja md says
Absolutely delicious; thank you for this fantastic recipe!
Charah says
Great recipe, I'll try this in the weekend. thanks for sharing