German Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Name: German Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 2 cups flour (sifted, all-purpose); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground); 1/2 teaspoon clove (ground); 1/2 teaspoon allspice (ground); 1/2 lb butter; 1 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup dates (pitted, coarsely chopped); 2 cups old fashioned oats (old-fashioned, not instant); 1/3 cup water; 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (semisweet); 4 ounces pecans (broken into pieces)

Servings: persons

1 cup raisins
2 cups flour (sifted, all-purpose)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
1/2 teaspoon clove (ground)
1/2 teaspoon allspice (ground)
1/2 lb butter
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup dates (pitted, coarsely chopped)
2 cups old fashioned oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
1/3 cup water
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (semisweet)
4 ounces pecans (broken into pieces)

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["Preheat oven to 400. Cover two cookie sheets with aluminum foil, shiny side up.", "Place raisins in small saucepan. Cover with boiling water and let simmer for 5 minutes. Drain raisins in strainer and reserve 1/3 cup of the water.", "Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice.", "In large bowl of electric mixer, cream the butter. Add sugar and beat well. Add the eggs one at a time, and beat until smooth after each addition. Add the dates and drained raisins, and beat just to mix. Beat in oatmeal. Gradually beat in reserve 1/3 cup of raisin water.", "On low speed, slowly add sifted dry ingredients, scraping bowl with rubber spatula and beating only until mixed. By hand, stir in the pecan pieces and chocolate chips. Dough may be stiff.", "Place dough by heaping teaspoonfuls on foil, about 2"" apart. If you like, you can place a pecan half on top of each cookie for decoration (pecan halves are not included in the ingredients listed above.).", "Bake 12-14 minutes, or until cookies are golden brown. Cool."]

1532

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup raisins, 2 cups flour (sifted, all-purpose), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, German 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.

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German Oatmeal Cookies

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