Classic Oatmeal Cookies - x3 ways (same recipe base)

Here's our favourite oatmeal cookie recipe, there are 3 ways I adjust the base recipe. We are always happy to have sweet, but not toooo sweet options.

The base makes: Classic Oatmeal Raisin or Chip, Oatmeal + Jam, Oatmeal + Maple & Nut.

Classic Oatmeal Raisin or Chip

Wet Ingredients

• 3/4 cup softened or melted butter (170g)

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 2 eggs

• Optional dollop of vanilla extract

Cream the wet ingredients together.

Dry Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup flour - I use local all purpose or spelt

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• A nice pinch of sea salt

• A nice pinch of cinnamon or other spices you like

Using a whisk, combine these powders.

Next, combine the wet and dry ingredients until well combined.

Then stir in

• 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips

• 3 cup oat flakes - depending on the size of egg you used, add the oat flakes gradually so you can use them to reach the desired batter consistency you like

Roll the batter into palm-sized balls and place on cookie sheets. I use reusable silicone cookie mats instead of parchment.

This recipe makes 10-12 large hand-sized cookies. If you want to make smaller ones, reduce the cooking time.

Bake at 325F for 20 minutes. The sides and bottoms should be browned. Allow for them to set and cool on the mats.

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Oatmeal with Jam

Wet Ingredients

• 3/4 cup softened or melted butter (170g)

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup jam - our favourite is to use marmalade or berry jam

• 2 eggs

• Optional dollop of vanilla extract

Cream the wet ingredients together.

Dry Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup flour - I use local all purpose or spelt

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• A nice pinch of sea salt

Using a whisk, combine these powders.

Next, combine the wet and dry ingredients until well combined.

Then stir in

• 3 cup oat flakes

• ~ depending on the jam choice, decide to add or opt this out- 3/4 cup raisins or chocolate chips

Scoop out the batter onto prepared cookie sheets, rolling it into balls. I use silicone cookie mats.

This recipe makes 10 large hand-sized cookies. If you want to make smaller ones, reduce the cooking time.

Bake at 325F for 20 minutes. The sides and bottoms should be browned. Allow for them to set and cool on the mats.

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Oatmeal with Maple & Nuts

Wet Ingredients

• 3/4 cup softened or melted butter (170g)

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 2 eggs

• 1/4 nut butter (~65g)

• Optional dollop of vanilla extract

Cream the wet ingredients together.

Dry Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup flour - I use local all purpose or spelt

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp baking soda

• A nice pinch of sea salt

• A nice pinch of nutmeg (or another spice you like)

Using a whisk, combine these powders.

Next, combine the wet and dry ingredients until well combined.

Then stir in

• 3 cup oat flakes

• 1 cup nut of choice

Scoop out the batter onto prepared cookie sheets, rolling it into balls. I use silicone cookie mats.

This recipe makes 12 large hand-sized cookies. If you want to make smaller ones, reduce the cooking time.

Bake at 325F for 20 minutes. The sides and bottoms should be browned. Allow for them to set and cool on the mats.

Thanks for reading, Enjoy!

-Samantha