Special Sprinkle Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

These delightful oatmeal cookies are a treasured family recipe, passed down from Sunday school teacher Diana Graham in 1991! Perfectly crisp or chewy (your choice!), they're bursting with colorful sprinkles and are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Each cookie is only 3 Weight Watchers points, making this a guilt-free treat you'll want to bake again and again. Get ready for a taste of nostalgia and pure cookie deliciousness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 99 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Special Sprinkle Oatmeal Cookies

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Ingredients for Special Sprinkle Oatmeal Cookies

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How to Make Special Sprinkle Oatmeal Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter or margarine and ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ 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.
  6. Stir in 3 cups rolled oats.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in colored sugar sprinkles.
  8. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-11 minutes for crispy cookies, or 8-9 minutes for chewy cookies. (Start checking for doneness at 8 minutes)
  10. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

15g

Carbs

3g