Hearty Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Surprise your loved ones with these incredibly delicious and chewy oatmeal cookies! Packed with oats, pecans, raisins, and chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for lunchboxes, afternoon snacks, or any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers warm, comforting cookies in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 152.5 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Hearty Oatmeal Cookies

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How to Make Hearty Oatmeal Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ⅓ cup milk until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 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 3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup chocolate chips, ½ cup raisins, and ½ cup chopped pecans.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

54g

Fat

22g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Hearty Oatmeal Cookies?

Hearty Oatmeal Cookies takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Hearty Oatmeal Cookies?

Hearty Oatmeal Cookies has approximately 152.5 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Hearty Oatmeal Cookies?

The key ingredients for Hearty Oatmeal Cookies are Unsalted Butter, Light Brown Sugar, Egg, Reduced Fat Milk, Vanilla Extract, Quick Cooking Oats. See the full list with measurements above.

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