Do you love oatmeal? I do eat oatmeal for breakfast every single day. I’m talking about hot stovetop porridge oats. For me, that’s breakfast. And if oatmeal is not possible then I go with granola. But I also lived in and out of a bag for over ten years so making hot oatmeal was not a luxury or granola and milk was not an option. That’s when I got hooked onto these oatmeal cookies. For me, these are the best breakfast cookies you can make.
About these cookies
For our family, these little oatmeal cookies make a hearty, healthy and nutritious breakfast on the go or a perfect snack during those afternoon hours. Every time Ziv is late in the morning and can’t have breakfast he grabs one of these. What’s best is the kids don’t even realize that among the raisins and pecans there are also oats. I have used quick-cooking oats because they are softer and easier for my kids to enjoy but you can certainly use old fashion rolled oats as we did in our chewy oatmeal cookies. While we do love chocolate chip in our baked cookies these have become a family favorite without the chocolate chip.
Ingredients and substitutes
Oats – For this recipe, I have used the quick-cooking kind and I think it works best in terms of texture. Nuts – Our favorites are pecans. And yet, you can substitute for your favorite nuts. Also, if you prefer to make it nut-free, go ahead and omit the nuts or replace them with more oats.Raisins & Cranberries – I use both because my Aadi likes raisins and Rhea loves cranberries. You can use your favorite, one or both. Dates are a great option too.Cinnamon – I love cinnamon in these. But this time I didn’t have any at home so in the video I have not used it. And yet, just mix it up in the flour. Also, often I will substitute the pumpkin spice or ginger/nutmeg for the cinnamon.Chocolate chips – Yes you can add chocolate chips. I don’t because we often eat these for breakfast. So I try to avoid chocolate for breakfast. I know I know!!
Step by step instructions
Preheat the oven at 170 C / 340 F.Swift the flour, baking soda, spice mix, and salt.Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.Add in the eggs one at a time.Followed by vanilla.Add the quick-cooking oats.then the flour mix.Followed by the nuts, raisins and chocolate chips (if using).Stir well to combine.Scoop or drop spoonfuls on to a baking tray.Bake in a preheated oven at 170 C/ 340 F for about 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden.Remove and cool on a baking tray.Store in the cookie jar for up to 2 weeks.
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