Christmas Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup craisins (i.e. cranberry raisins); 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup craisins (i.e. cranberry raisins)
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1
Place racks in upper third of oven and preheat to 350u00b0F.
2
In a large bowl with electric mixer, beat butter, brown sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
3
Add eggs and mix until thoroughly incorporated.
4
Add oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix on low speed until blended.
5
Add craisins (i.e. cranberry raisins) and nuts, if using, and mix on medium speed until incorporated.
6
Drop batter by heaping tablespoons 1 1/2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
7
Bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Cookies will feel soft but will firm up as they cool.
8
Let stand on baking sheets 2 minutes before transferring to racks to cool.

1158

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Christmas Oatmeal Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Christmas Oatmeal Cookies

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