Quick Oatmeal Cookies
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These Quick Oatmeal Cookies are soft and chewy, just like Grandma used to make! They are perfect when served warm with a glass of milk. You can also get away with having them for breakfast (wink, wink) since they contain oatmeal. These cookies can also be jazzed up in various ways, so you can make them just how you like them!
Ingredients You Will Need
- Flour
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Shortening
- Brown Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Milk
- Oatmeal
Equipment You May Need
- Flour Sifter
- Mixing Bowl
- Pastry Blender
- Mixer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Cookie Scoop
- Cookie Sheet
- Cookie Spatula
- Cooling Racks
Helpful Tips
- A whisk can be used in place of a flour sifter,
- For evenly sized cookies, a cookie scoop is best. If you prefer flatter cookies, press down with a fork after dropping onto cookie sheet.
- A pastry blender is helpful for cutting in shortening.
- Shortening sticks in butter flavor are best for this recipe.
Variations and Substitutes
- Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies: Add 1 cup of chocolate chips.
- Coconut Oatmeal Cookies: add 1 cup of shredded coconut.
- Walnut Oatmeal Cookies: add 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: sift 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg with dry ingredients. Omit vanilla. Add 1 cup raisins.
Other Recipes You May Like
Lacy Oatmeal Cookies are another way to use oatmeal in your baking. Iced Oatmeal Cookies are also yummy! If you like oatmeal cookies, you may also want to try Carrot Cookies with Orange Frosting. They are a great spring treat! If mint chocolate is more your speed, Chocolate Mint Dreams may be what you are looking for! When the kids are baking with you, they might enjoy learning How to Make Soft Sugar Cookies or these Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies. If you just want to eat the dough, try this Egg Free Cookie Dough. And, if you really want to be adventurous, try Mashed Potato Cookies!
Final Thoughts on Quick Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies were not too sweet, but just right. They are an old-fashioned treat that everyone will love! My family and friends raved about them and asked for the recipe. I told them that they would have to wait for this blog post, haha. I plan on making them again so I get a few more for myself!
Quick Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¾ Cup Shortening
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar firmly packed
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- ⅓ Cup Milk
- 3 Cups Quick Oats uncooked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Grease cookie sheet and set aside.
- In large mixing bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Using pastry blender or a knife, cut in shortening.
- Add sugar, eggs, vanilla and approximately half the milk.
- Beat until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in the rest of the milk and the quick oats.
- Scoop out in tablespoons and place on greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375℉ for 12-15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted inside comes out clean.
Notes
- A whisk can be used in place of a flour sifter,
- For evenly sized cookies, a cookie scoop is best. If you prefer flatter cookies, press down with a fork after dropping onto cookie sheet.
- A pastry blender is helpful for cutting in shortening.
- Shortening sticks in butter flavor are best for this recipe.
Adapted from “The American-International Encyclopedic Cookbook” by Anne London, Copyright 1972
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12 Comments
April
These oatmeal cookies were delicious and one of my husbands new favorite cookies! I’ll definitely be making these again!
Heidi Bruaw
I’m so glad they turned out and that your husband enjoyed them! 🙂
Sharina
I added chocolate chips to my oatmeal cookies and they tasted sooo delicious and irresistible! Kids love to have them as an after-school snack.
Heidi Bruaw
I love adding chocolate chips too! 🙂
Gina
Delicious cookies and the perfect afternoon snack!
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you!
Liz
I loved these oatmeal cookies! They were so perfect- just the right amount of chewiness that I like in an oatmeal cookie.
Heidi Bruaw
I’m glad you enjoyed them!
jo keohane
I love anything with oatmal in it and my kids adored these cookies. A great snack or pick me up, thanks for the recipe.
Heidi Bruaw
You’re welcome!
Elizabeth S
Easy and delicious recipe. The kids loved helping me make them.
Heidi Bruaw
This is a great recipe for kids to help with! 🙂