Easy Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Easy Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; ½ cup hot water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups quick cooking oats; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup packed brown sugar; ½ cup chopped walnuts; 2 large eggs eggs; ¾ cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Rating: 3.61 stars

127 Ratings
109 Reviews
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A great variation on an old favorite.

By Darla Thompson

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 dozen

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Soak raisins in hot water and set aside.

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Step 2

In large bowl, sift flour with soda, salt and spices. Blend in rolled oats, sugar and nuts. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with fork and add oil, vanilla, and raisins and water mixture. Pour into dry ingredients, stirring until well mixed. Drop by teaspoonfuls about two inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Step 3

Bake 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

100.2 calories; protein 1.5g 3% DV; carbohydrates 13.4g 4% DV; fat 4.7g 7% DV; cholesterol 7.8mg 3% DV; sodium 79.6mg 3% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (109)

Most helpful positive review

Shelly M

11/15/2007

I make these cookies every week. My whole family loves them. The only thing I do differently is make them double in size so I get 2 dozen instead of 4. We eat these cookies for a quick on-the-go breakfast. Edited 11/15/07: I am still making these every week for my family. Sometimes I add chocolate chips and coconut. Read More

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(121)

Most helpful critical review

Food Ninja

10/23/2008

Yes they are easy...no they are not cookies. I too followed the recipe to a T and they are more like spongy cake. Pretty disappointed. Read More

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(26)

127 Ratings

5 star values: 46
4 star values: 33
3 star values: 18
2 star values: 12
1 star values: 18

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Shelly M

11/15/2007

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Helen Byer

04/02/2006

LOVE these cookies! I've been making them for about 5 years & they are a staple around here. I use mostly apple sauce instead of all the oil (just put a skim on top) & usually add a couple of tablespoons of ground flax seed for more nutrition. Tonight we ran out of the spelt flour we usually use (wheat allergy) so I used a rye/rice flour combo without the flax seeds. They are awesome! Read More

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(46)

EMILY POTTER

12/03/2003

These cookies are phenomenal! I love them because they are so chewy and moist...there's nothing worse than dry oatmeal cookies. Making a big batch before our final exams is a new tradition for me and my sweetheart who loves raisins. Read More

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Rindy

10/05/2005

I think these are the BEST oatmeal cookies I've ever had! A few alterations....whole wheat flour 2 tsp. of cinnamon instead of 1 extra virgin olive oil and of course 1/2 c. sugar and 1/2 tsp. pure stevia powder (I love to cut back on the sugar always). My kids love these cookies. I've been making these over and over since I've found this recipe. Thank you! Read More

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Food Ninja

10/23/2008

Yes they are easy...no they are not cookies. I too followed the recipe to a T and they are more like spongy cake. Pretty disappointed. Read More

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(26)

Jenifer Tessier

11/15/2006

These cookies were amazing I didn't put any raisins in them because I don't like them. But even without them they were sooo good my favorite hands down. Read More

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MAGNUS396

06/05/2007

This did not turn out like an oatmeal cookie at all. I did sub applesauce and a little oil (for the 3/4 c. oil) but other reviewers did so with success. It turned out much more like an oatmeal cookie-flavored scone! Having said that... with some butter it was actually quite a good scone and I may make them again... AS SCONES! As a cookie NO way. Read More

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Stephanie Hamilton

03/19/2008

These cookies are not only delicious but they are incredibly versitile. We added cherry flavored "Craisins" dried cranberries chocolate chips and slivered almonds and coconut. They are always moist and delicious too! I start with plain for one kid then beef em up with what the other kids like as I go. Awesome recipe and a true keeper! Thanks for sharing! Read More

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(14)

CheeseGriller

01/20/2007

I love these cookies! I used ingredients I already had on hand so this was very quick and easy to do. I am about to bake them again as the first batch is all gone from the other day. A keeper:-) Read More

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Nutritional Information

Easy Oatmeal Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 48
Calories: 100.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 3 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 7 %

saturated fat: 3 %

cholesterol: 3 %

vitamin a iu:

niacin equivalents: 6 %

vitamin b6: 1 %

vitamin c:

folate: 3 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 3 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 3 %

thiamin: 8 %

calories from fat:

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*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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Shelly M

11/15/2007

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Helen Byer

04/02/2006

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EMILY POTTER

12/03/2003

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Rindy

10/05/2005

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Food Ninja

10/23/2008

Yes they are easy...no they are not cookies. I too followed the recipe to a T and they are more like spongy cake. Pretty disappointed.

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(26)

Jenifer Tessier

11/15/2006

These cookies were amazing I didn't put any raisins in them because I don't like them. But even without them they were sooo good my favorite hands down.

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MAGNUS396

06/05/2007

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Stephanie Hamilton

03/19/2008

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CheeseGriller

01/20/2007

I love these cookies! I used ingredients I already had on hand so this was very quick and easy to do. I am about to bake them again as the first batch is all gone from the other day. A keeper:-)

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