Oatmeal Bastard Cookies Recipe

Spice up your life with these outrageously delicious Oatmeal Bastard Cookies! We're taking classic oatmeal raisin cookies to a whole new level by incorporating spicy red hot cinnamon hearts candy (also known as cinnamon imperial hearts). Prepare for a flavor explosion that will leave you hooked. Forget everything you thought you knew about oatmeal raisin cookies – these are far superior! The unique cinnamon kick earned them the nickname 'Bastard' cookies from my friends, but trust us, it's a delicious kind of rebellious.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 106.6 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Oatmeal Bastard Cookies

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How to Make Oatmeal Bastard Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats, chopped red hot cinnamon hearts, and raisins (if using).
  7. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. 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

2 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

7g

Carbs

4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Oatmeal Bastard Cookies?

Oatmeal Bastard Cookies takes about 32 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 12 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Oatmeal Bastard Cookies?

Oatmeal Bastard Cookies has approximately 106.6 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Oatmeal Bastard Cookies?

The key ingredients for Oatmeal Bastard Cookies are Vegetable Shortening, Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Water. See the full list with measurements above.

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