Dad's Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Dad's Oatmeal Cookies
Yield: 5 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 2 teaspoons ground cloves; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 3 cups quick cooking oats

Rating: 4.54 stars

93 Ratings
76 Reviews
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A delightful childhood memory of buying cookies after school for a penny a piece is what I envision when someone says Dad's Cookies. They were baked on Winters Lane in Catonsville, Md. during my childhood days and then on Pratt St. in Baltimore before being bought by a New York company.

By kedend

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

5 dozen

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Directions

Step 1

Cream first three ingredients until fluffy, add eggs and vanilla. Mix all dry ingredients into butter mixture. Stir in oats. Let dough stand at room temperature for 2 hours.

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Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 3

Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Flatten cookies slightly and bake for 10 minutes. Do not overbake.
Step 4

Take cookies from the oven when still puffy and edges are just beginning to brown. Let cookies cool a minute or two on cookie sheets before removing. Cool completely on racks. They are fragile and difficult to remove from the cookie sheets when they are still warm, so work gently.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

168 calories; protein 2.2g; carbohydrates 24.5g; fat 7.1g; cholesterol 28.7mg; sodium 111.1mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (76)

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CHRYSTALM1

09/02/2005

MMMMmmm ive been looking for a recipe like this. Although I did change it a bit when I made it. I made half the recipe (otherwise we would eat them all) and still got many cookies. I used rolled oats instead of quick cooking oats. Instead of adding each individual spice I added 3 tsp (6 in a full recipe) of pumpkin pie spice which comtains; cinnamon ginger nutmeg allspice and cloves. I also added about a cup of raisins. These cookies were gone in a matter of hours. YUM oh and as others said....8 minutes did it for me too. Read More

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(18)

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MELRN

09/24/2003

These were good the first day but not as good as the quaker oats recipe. By the third day they were dry and hard. Kind of a disappointment. Read More

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(5)

93 Ratings

5 star values: 68
4 star values: 14
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 5
1 star values: 1

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CHRYSTALM1

09/02/2005

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Mel in Melbourne

08/28/2005

I found this recipe about 6 years ago on this site and it has become one of our absolute family favorites ever since -- I love spices and these are ohh sooo good!!! perfect taste chewy on the inside and with a slight crunch on the outside. I usually prepare the batter and freeze it up in little balls -- just pop them in the oven for a quick treat:) Read More

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RYAN NICHOLE

07/29/2003

I cut down on the baking time so that they weren't so crispy. The best part is that they stay moist for days if stored with a slice of bread. Overall these were a hit. Delicious and easy. Read More

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MISTY 179

12/26/2003

These are absolutely fantastic! I can't keep the cookie jar full they're eaten before I have a chance to wash the cookie sheet. I thought at first that there might be too much spice but I made them as the recipe said and we just love them. Don't change a thing. Thanks kedend Read More

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MELRN

09/24/2003

These were good the first day but not as good as the quaker oats recipe. By the third day they were dry and hard. Kind of a disappointment. Read More

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(5)

moserj2

01/21/2011

My boyfriend made these last night and they were soo good! He made a half batch due to a shortage on butter and thanks whoever mentioned the pumpkin spice. Read More

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(4)

ROBERT BRUCE

11/01/2003

This was a wonderful Recipe. I also found that they Cookie got hard after a day or two. I simply slightly under cook mine and find they stay soft longer! Read More

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(4)

Rena54

07/12/2010

Although these cookies were okay they were not Dad's Oatmeal Cookies from Baltimore. I grew up on Dad's Oatmeal Cookies and was heartbroken when they left from off of Pratt Street They weren't this spicy. Some of the spices need to be eliminated. Read More

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Danny Beard

09/24/2003

This is the best oatmeal cookie recipe I have ever made. I cut the amount of cloves in half because I thought it might be a little strong. Read More

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Dad's Oatmeal Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 30
Calories: 167.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 5 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat: 11 %

saturated fat: 21 %

cholesterol: 10 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 7 %

vitamin c:

folate: 4 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 4 %

magnesium: 5 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 4 %

thiamin: 11 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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CHRYSTALM1

09/02/2005

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Mel in Melbourne

08/28/2005

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RYAN NICHOLE

07/29/2003

I cut down on the baking time so that they weren't so crispy. The best part is that they stay moist for days if stored with a slice of bread. Overall these were a hit. Delicious and easy.

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(15)

MISTY 179

12/26/2003

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MELRN

09/24/2003

These were good the first day but not as good as the quaker oats recipe. By the third day they were dry and hard. Kind of a disappointment.

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(5)

moserj2

01/21/2011

My boyfriend made these last night and they were soo good! He made a half batch due to a shortage on butter and thanks whoever mentioned the pumpkin spice.

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(4)

ROBERT BRUCE

11/01/2003

This was a wonderful Recipe. I also found that they Cookie got hard after a day or two. I simply slightly under cook mine and find they stay soft longer!

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(4)

Rena54

07/12/2010

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Danny Beard

09/24/2003

This is the best oatmeal cookie recipe I have ever made. I cut the amount of cloves in half because I thought it might be a little strong.

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