Giant Oatmeal Drop Cookies Recipe

Indulge in these surprisingly low-fat Giant Oatmeal Drop Cookies! These massive, chewy cookies are packed with oats, walnuts, and raisins, and are surprisingly light. Adapted from a Cooking Light recipe (March 1999), each cookie is approximately 196 calories. Perfect for a satisfying treat without the guilt!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 191.5 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.6 (22 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Giant Oatmeal Drop Cookies

  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup raisins
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0 amount Cooking Spray (recipe specifies parchment paper (optional) for lining)
  • parchment paper (optional)

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How to Make Giant Oatmeal Drop Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in ½ cup unsweetened applesauce and 1 large egg until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup raisins, ½ cup chopped walnuts, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Drop by rounded 3 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Gently flatten each cookie slightly with a fork.
  9. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

69g

Fat

4g

Carbs

11g

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