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Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with golden edges, cooling on a wire rack

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Oatmeal Cookies

These rustic cookies are made with rolled oats, butter and sugar. 🍪 They have a grainy, chewy texture and are rich in fiber.

Total time
27 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Difficulty
Easy
Per person
€0.13

Ingredients 9

Estimated cost €2.00

Equipment

  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Bowl
  • Oven
  • Tablespoon

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 350 °F.

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In a bowl, mix the rolled oats, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Add the butter, egg and vanilla to the dry mixture. Mix well until you get a smooth dough.
If you like, mix the chocolate chips into the dough.
Form balls of dough with a tablespoon, then flatten them slightly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for , until the edges of the cookies are golden.
Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before enjoying.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate
  • Protein2 g
  • Carbs10 g
  • Fat4 g
  • Fiber1 g
Nutri-Score BÉco-Score B

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

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Chef's tip

For even more indulgent cookies, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough. You can also switch things up by replacing the chocolate chips with dried fruit or nuts! 🍫

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Baked cookies or raw dough, up to 3 months in zip bags.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 4 to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Baked cookies can be made ahead. Raw dough keeps 24 hours in the refrigerator.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Rarely needed. Oven at 150°C or air fryer (1 min) for a light reheat. Microwave not recommended.

Variations

  • Replace the chips with raisins or nuts.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
  • Leave out the chocolate chips for a plain version.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Overbaking the cookies: take them out when the edges are golden.
  • Removing them too soon: let them cool on a wire rack.
  • Leaving the dough balls thick: flatten them slightly before baking.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make oatmeal cookies?

Mix the rolled oats, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, add the butter, egg and vanilla, then the chips. Form balls with a spoon, flatten them and bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 180°C.

Are chocolate chips required?

No, they're optional: mix them into the dough if you like. The cookies stay rustic and grainy, with the chew of rolled oats, even without chocolate chips.

What temperature should you bake oatmeal cookies at?

Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden. Let cool on a wire rack before enjoying.

How do you shape oatmeal cookies?

Scoop the dough with a tablespoon to form balls, then flatten them slightly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper before baking. This recipe makes 15 cookies.

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