The Best Oatmeal Cookies

Vegetarian
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The Best Oatmeal Cookies
90 min.
36
172kcal

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There's nothing quite like the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked oatmeal cookies wafting through your kitchen. These delightful treats are not just your average cookies; they're a beloved classic that's sure to evoke nostalgia and bring smiles to everyone around. With their chewy texture and a perfect balance of sweetness from rich brown sugar and white sugar, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser that can elevate any dessert table.

What truly sets these cookies apart is the addition of hearty rolled oats and crunchy pecans, making every bite satisfying and wholesome. Whether you're enjoying them with a cold glass of milk or serving them at a gathering, these cookies are sure to impress. The earthy sweetness of raisins and the warm spice of cinnamon create a symphony of flavors that make each cookie irresistible.

This recipe is perfect for those who embrace vegetarian baking while also catering to a large group, yielding an impressive 36 cookies. Ready in just 90 minutes, it's an ideal choice for family gatherings, holidays, or simply a cozy afternoon at home. So gather your ingredients and get ready to transform your kitchen into a delightful cookie haven. Your friends and family will be begging for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • cup brown sugar 
  • cup butter softened
  •  eggs beaten
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.8 cup pecans chopped
  • cup raisins 
  • cups rolled oats 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cup sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, raisins, and vanilla. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Next, stir in the egg and raisin mixture, then stir in the rolled oats and pecans. Dough will be stiff. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories172kcal
Protein5.29%
Fat38.43%
Carbs56.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.58
Glycemic Load
11.42
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.6743477816167%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.24mg
Delphinidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:171.81kcal
8.59%
Fat:7.52g
11.56%
Saturated Fat:3.57g
22.29%
Carbohydrates:24.77g
8.26%
Net Carbohydrates:23.56g
8.57%
Sugar:11.66g
12.96%
Cholesterol:27.2mg
9.07%
Sodium:174.5mg
7.59%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Protein:2.33g
4.65%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.55%
Selenium:5.65µg
8.08%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.34%
Folate:19.92µg
4.98%
Iron:0.87mg
4.85%
Fiber:1.21g
4.84%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.72%
Phosphorus:46.21mg
4.62%
Copper:0.08mg
3.79%
Vitamin A:178.81IU
3.58%
Magnesium:13.25mg
3.31%
Vitamin B3:0.65mg
3.24%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.61%
Potassium:83.36mg
2.38%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.81%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.61%
Calcium:15.67mg
1.57%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.49%
Source:Allrecipes