Maggie's Favorite Oatmeal Cookies

Vegetarian
Maggie's Favorite Oatmeal Cookies
120 min.
100
56kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Maggie's Favorite Oatmeal Cookies! If you're searching for a scrumptious dessert that will please a crowd, look no further. These cookies are not only vegetarian but also packed with wholesome ingredients that make them a guilt-free treat. With a perfect balance of chewy oats, warm spices, and a hint of sweetness, each bite is a comforting reminder of home-baked goodness.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through your kitchen, enticing everyone to gather around. The combination of brown sugar and butter creates a rich, caramel-like flavor, while the addition of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg adds a warm, inviting spice that will have your taste buds dancing. And let’s not forget the delightful texture provided by the oats and optional nuts, making these cookies a satisfying snack for any occasion.

Whether you're hosting a large gathering or simply indulging in a sweet moment at home, Maggie's Favorite Oatmeal Cookies are sure to impress. With a generous yield of 100 servings, they are perfect for parties, bake sales, or just stocking up your cookie jar. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible cookies that will leave everyone asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups flour 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup brown sugar 
  • cup butter at room temperature
  •  eggs beaten
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • cups rolled oats instant (not )
  • 0.5 cup raisins 
  • teaspoon salt (scant)
  • tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoons vanilla extract pure
  • 0.5 cup walnuts chopped
  • cup granulated sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Cream butter and both sugars together in an electric mixer and mix at medium-high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  2. Mix until lighter and color and texture, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add salt, eggs, vanilla, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, and cocoa powder, and mix until well incorporated. Fold in oats and flour, then add raisins and nuts if using. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 325°F. Form dough into small balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  5. Bake each batch 10 to 12 minutes, let cool on cookie sheet 1 minute before placing on a rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories56kcal
Protein5.39%
Fat39.23%
Carbs55.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.89
Glycemic Load
3.31
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.2352173887193%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.2mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:56.2kcal
2.81%
Fat:2.51g
3.87%
Saturated Fat:1.27g
7.95%
Carbohydrates:7.98g
2.66%
Net Carbohydrates:7.54g
2.74%
Sugar:4.19g
4.66%
Cholesterol:8.15mg
2.72%
Sodium:51.14mg
2.22%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.26%
100%
Protein:0.78g
1.55%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.93%
Selenium:1.72µg
2.46%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.95%
Phosphorus:17.72mg
1.77%
Fiber:0.44g
1.75%
Iron:0.28mg
1.53%
Copper:0.03mg
1.48%
Magnesium:5.83mg
1.46%
Folate:5.35µg
1.34%
Vitamin A:61.68IU
1.23%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.22%