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The Only Oatmeal Cookies I've Ever Liked!

Oatmeal cookies have always been one of my least favorite types of cookies until I recently figured out how tasty they are with chocolate chips instead of raisins! I did not originally realize that the raisins were my issue, or that, at the same time, my 13-year-old daughter LOVES oatmeal raisin cookies, and apparently the raisins are her favorite part!

A Healthier Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

So, I asked her to come up with a homemade version that is 100% whole-grain, doesn't have a ridiculous amount of sugar, and has chocolate chips in at least half of the batch for me. She succeeded in coming up with a very tasty recipe that has me thinking that I may just have a newfound love for oatmeal cookies! The oatmeal gives the cookie a little more crunch than your typical chocolate chip cookie, without having to add in nuts (which some people are allergic to or just don't like in cookies).  Try this Cinnamon Spice Oatmeal and Vegan Oatmeal too!

Now, of course with any amount of sugar, these are technically a "rule-breaking" treat, but we think that's okay on occasion—especially when it's made-from-scratch and everything else about it is whole-grain.  Check out this How Many Tablespoons in a Cup post for more baking resources!

Every December I go to a Cookie Exchange party with my friends, and I like to bring something different that I can also share on the blog. This year, this recipe is the winner! It's nice to finally be able to enjoy an oatmeal cookie.

Try these Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies or these Oat Flour Cookies for another fun dessert!

chocolate chip and raisin oatmeal cookies

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The best oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

Oatmeal Cookies (with raisins and/or chocolate chips)

Adapted from Joy of Cooking by Sydney Leake
5 Reviews / 4.6 Average
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Baking Time: 12 minutes mins
Total Time: 22 minutes mins
Course: Holiday, Treats
Cuisine: American
Method: Baked Goods
Diet: Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Picky Eaters, Vegetarian
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Servings: 4 dozen
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cup whole-wheat pastry flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 sticks butter (16 tablespoons, softened (a little colder than room temp))
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • ¾ cup raisins
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In another large bowl, use an electric mixer (or stand mixer fitted with a whisk) to cream the butter and sugar together. Mix in the eggs and vanilla. 
  • Turn the mixer down to low and slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Stop and use a spatula to scrape the sides as needed. Fold in the oats.
  • Divide the dough in half between the two bowls. Fold the raisins into one half and the chocolate chips into the other half. 
  • Spoon out the cookie dough about 3 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet (lined with parchment, if desired) and bake one sheet at a time until golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes. Alternatively, you can bake both sheets at the same time on convection.

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Oatmeal Cookies (with raisins and/or chocolate chips)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1256 Calories from Fat 531
% Daily Value*
Fat 59g91%
Saturated Fat 34g213%
Cholesterol 207mg69%
Sodium 974mg42%
Potassium 828mg24%
Carbohydrates 171g57%
Fiber 14g58%
Sugar 69g77%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 1580IU32%
Vitamin C 1.5mg2%
Calcium 187mg19%
Iron 6.3mg35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Val says

    August 09, 2020 at 11:56 am

    Please tell me the calorie count listed is for the whole batch in this recipe. .. I’d love to try this cookie recipe. It sounds delish!

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      August 10, 2020 at 9:15 am

      Hi the calorie count for 4 dozen cookies is 1256kcal. - Nicole

      Reply
  2. Maria says

    January 09, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for this recipe! I have loved it for so long now. Today I made some adaptions because I didn't have the right kind of flour in hand. I used 1/2 cups sapphire flour with 1/4 cup of coconut flour and I added 3 Tbsp of water to the recipe to compensate for the heavier coconut flour. I wondered how the sapphire flour compares to the whole wheat pastry flour. Are they similar? The cookies turned out awesome as usual so I must of done something right!

    Reply
  3. Shari says

    January 15, 2019 at 2:10 am

    Do you have a calorie count on these by chance?

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      January 15, 2019 at 9:36 am

      Hi Shari, read here on why Lisa doesn't include calorie counts. - Nicole - https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/do-not-count-calories-still-lose-weight/

      Reply
  4. BargainShopper10 says

    January 13, 2019 at 11:37 am

    Is this a thicker and chewy cookie recipe? If so, I will try it out. So far all the recipes I've tried from various sources produce a thin and crispy version, which I don't like as much. Thank you.

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      January 14, 2019 at 8:59 am

      Depending on how big you make them, will determine how they come out. They should come out a little chewy. Some readers said they tried and they came out a little thin and dry, so you may have to play around with them based on your oven and ingredients. :) - Nicole

      Reply
  5. Amanda B. says

    December 27, 2018 at 4:01 am

    4 stars
    This looks so delicious! simply love it

    Reply
  6. Elizabeth says

    December 17, 2018 at 6:26 pm

    4 stars
    I made these today using white whole wheat flour and coconut sugar. They didn't spread out very much - definitely not like the picture. They tasted great, but were a little dry. I think next time I might cut back on the flour a little bit.

    Reply
  7. Lyla Hassan says

    December 17, 2018 at 4:28 am

    5 stars
    Such an amazing recipe for kids ...Thanks for sharing this one

    Reply
  8. Evelyn says

    December 09, 2018 at 5:13 am

    My kids always want something new to eat like every other day, So I make them the oatmeal cookies. OMG they just loved it, thanks for sharing the recipe

    Reply
  9. Esther Onugha says

    December 06, 2018 at 3:29 am

    thats nice, i will try it some. if anyone here wants to learn how to cook african dishes i can be of great assistance.

    Reply
  10. Erin says

    December 06, 2018 at 1:04 am

    5 stars
    I made these today and they were very good! I dropped some off at my mom's house, too, and she texted later saying that they are some of the best cookies she's ever had! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  11. j says

    December 05, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    I always add pumpkin spice to mine and they are THEEEE best!

    Reply
  12. Adrianne says

    December 05, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    I love it! Anything with raisins can be made better by substituting chocolate chips—- including a box of raisins Great recipe and I love that your daughter did this.

    Reply
  13. Caitlin says

    December 05, 2018 at 8:48 am

    Think you can sub a gluten free flour blend and coconut oil to make this gluten and dairy free? I wish i could have your whole food ingredients but I’m allergic :-(

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      December 19, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      You could certainly try - let us know how it goes!

      Reply
  14. Courtney says

    December 04, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    This recipe looks great! Do you add the rolled oats in with the flour or at the end with the raisins/choc chips?

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      December 05, 2018 at 2:31 pm

      Courtney- we have updated our recipe to show that you fold in the oats after your mixed the flour and butter.

      Reply
  15. Gina says

    December 04, 2018 at 6:54 pm

    I am excited to try this recipe, I am sort of new to baking and I am not sure how to properly measure the ingredients, can someone please share how best do to this. Thanks in advance. Gina

    Reply
    • Care says

      December 04, 2018 at 7:17 pm

      Gina, I set eggs and butter out on my counter several hours before I plan to bake. Brown sugar you can pack and press into the measuring cup. With flours you want to gently spoon into the measuring cup and level off, you don’t want to pack and press on the flour. Things like baking soda and salt I scoop teaspoon into the container and level it off with my finger. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  16. Care says

    December 04, 2018 at 6:31 pm

    Making these now. I think directions don’t list when to add the oatmeal, but I figured it out ;) I was thinking the dough looked dry, but thankfully realized I had forgotten to add the eggs and vanilla when I was distracted by someone at the front door! Looking forward to sharing these with family and friends, Thanks!

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      December 05, 2018 at 2:25 pm

      Thank you for pointing that out. The recipe is now up to date. Hope you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  17. Megan Hartten says

    December 04, 2018 at 2:36 pm

    Can't wait to try these, chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are my absolute favorite but haven't had any since following your blog and changing our diet a few months ago. I have an office cookie party, plus my birthday next week so this is the perfect time to try them!

    Reply
  18. Heather says

    December 04, 2018 at 2:31 pm

    Can these be frozen?

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      December 05, 2018 at 2:28 pm

      These should be fine frozen.

      Reply
  19. joanncshull says

    December 04, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    Just a thought to make this more "whole foods" - I've been subbing out coconut sugar for brown sugar in most of my baked goods and have never had a complaint! The glycemic index is about half of regular sugar and therefore the sugar doesn't hit your body as hard as regular cane or brown sugar.

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      December 05, 2018 at 2:27 pm

      Thanks for the tip!

      Reply
  20. Kristin says

    December 04, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    I agree, raisins in baked goods are the worst! Oatmeal butterscotch cookies made thin and crispy, on the other hand, are amazing!

    Reply
    • Sandi says

      December 04, 2018 at 1:26 pm

      Hi Kristin, that recipe sounds great! Can you please post a link? Thanks!

      Reply
    • Karren says

      January 12, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      Kristin,
      You can soak the raisins in hot water for about 10-15 minutes before using, and they will plump up and not be so hard.

      Reply

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