Oatmeal Drop Cookies Recipe

A treasured family recipe passed down through four generations! These simple, nostalgic oatmeal drop cookies are made with basic ingredients and evoke warm memories of grandmothers and great-grandmothers. My great-grandmother, who lived to be 102 1/2 years old, enjoyed these often. This recipe is easy to follow, requires minimal ingredients, and yields wonderfully delicious cookies – perfect for sharing with loved ones and creating your own family traditions. Try this timeless classic today!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 103.6 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Oatmeal Drop Cookies

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How to Make Oatmeal Drop Cookies

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/2 cup milk.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 3 cups rolled oats.
  4. Stir until the mixture thickens considerably. It should be thick enough to drop easily from a spoon.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto a greased baking sheet or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each cookie.
  6. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before serving. This allows them to set properly.
  7. Enjoy these delicious, nostalgic cookies – perfect with a glass of milk!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

3g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Oatmeal Drop Cookies?

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

How many calories are in Oatmeal Drop Cookies?

Oatmeal Drop Cookies has approximately 103.6 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Oatmeal Drop Cookies?

The key ingredients for Oatmeal Drop Cookies are Margarine, Milk, Granulated Sugar, Cocoa, Peanut Butter, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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