My First Fall Cookie
As soon as there's a chill in the air, I get this recipe out.
I love the smell of cinnamon and these old fashioned oatmeal cookies give that warm fall feeling throughout the house while baking.
This is one cookie that gets me in the mood to bake and everyone loves them.
Drop Cookies
These are the type of cookie you just drop on a cookie sheet and they cook perfectly round.
I always love the ease of that kind of cookie, just using a teaspoon to shape them.
Childhood Memories
Growing up, my mom made oatmeal cookies all the time and I loved them still warm.
I still make them once in a while for my oldest son Chad. They are now his favorite cookie.
Raisins or No Raisins
My oldest son loves them with raisins.
I split the batter in half and add 1/2 cup raisins to it for him.
The rest of the gang aren't raisin lovers so I leave them plain.
Sometimes you have to compromise!
When I split the batter I add a raisin to one-half of the batter and chocolate chips to the other half (1/2 cup of chocolate chips) and make everyone happy.
I love them any way you make them, plain or with raisins.
Get Creative!
Once in a blue moon, I add chocolate chips or even some coconut to change them up in flavor.
I am a big coconut fan. No matter how you adapt them to your family, they are easy oatmeal cookies that everyone will rave about.
Oatmeal and Me
Even though I am not a huge fan of oatmeal cereal, these cookies are addicting!
All the flavors are delicious and perfect together!
They go so good with a nice cup of coffee!
Kids Can Help!
The cookies are a fun project for the kids to make too.
They always love oatmeal cookies and a great way to teach them how to bake!
Easy to Make
This is such an easy versatile cookie to make.
These oatmeal cookies are an old fashioned, more like crispy crunchy cinnamon-spiced oatmeal cookies.
I usually bake them until they are very golden brown.
Great for dunking in your coffee.
These are what we grew up on, mom called harder cookies dunkers.
If you like them chewy, bake them until set not browned on the bottom.
Dad's Way
Dad always liked to dunk his cookies in coffee.
My whole household likes crisp cookies over soft ones.
I do have a great recipe for soft oatmeal raisin cookies also for all the soft cookie lovers out there with the link below.
If you bake them less time they will stay chewy while warm, but as they cool they still crisp up.
Check out these cookie recipes we love!
Coconut Chocolate Chip
Oatmeal Raisin
Ginger Snap
Snickerdoodle
Triple Chocolate Macadamia
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Tips
You can add so many ingredients extra in this batter.
I divide it using raisins, chocolate chips, coconut and sometimes even dried fruits.
These old fashioned oatmeal cookies are so versatile when it comes to changing the taste of them.
Also, try some chopped candy bars in the batter the kids love them!
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Yield: 24

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
prep time: 10 min cook time: 12 min total time: 22 mins
These are old fashioned homemade Oatmeal cookies. There are options for plain, raisins and many more ideas. A very versatile cookie batter.
ingredients:
- Cream together
- 1 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup shortening
- Add:
- 2 eggs
- vanilla
- Blend together
- Stir in:
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 nutmeg
- 1/2 salt
- 1 teaspoon or more of cinnamon I love it so I use more!
- 1 cup flour
- 2 cups old fashioned oatmeal
- Optional Additions: Split the batter in half add 1/2 cup chocolate chips to one and 1/2 cup raisins to the other. Other suggestions would be using coconut in the same amount and any candy bar you prefer chopped.
instructions:
- Blend all the dry ingredients until it forms together. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drop cookies by spoonfuls onto a parchment lined or greased cookie sheet.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes. These make 3 1/2 dozen cookies.
- Note: The longer you cook the crispier they get. Cook less for chewier cookies just until set on top 8 to 10 minutes.
calories
120
120
fat (grams)
15
15
sat. fat (grams)
11
11
carbs (grams)
9
9
net carbs
14
14
protein (grams)
3
3
sugar (grams)
17
17
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They look crunchy yet chewy...awesome!
ReplyDeleteOld fashioned cookies are always the best, and lucky me, I've got all the ingredients in the kitchen to make these today!
ReplyDeleteI have all my Grandma's handwritten recipe cards. I love making things from them - makes me feel still connected to her. These cookies look delicious!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this. Oatmeal cookies are my all-time favorite and I love the fact that this recipe was passed down through several generations in your family!
ReplyDeleteCan't even tell you how much I love that handwritten recipe card! So adorable! And of course these cookies look and sound amazing :) Thanks for the baking inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI tend to prefer softer cookies, but as a huge fan of oatmeal cookies, I know I'd love your mom's version, too!
ReplyDeleteCrispy cookies are perfect for dunking! Which makes these pretty perfect!
ReplyDeleteOld fashioned oatmeal cookies are also my favorite. My mom also made them all the tiem growing up so they are extra-special to me.
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat a classic oatmeal cookie. So good you can have them for breakfast.
ReplyDeleteMy grandma used to make oatmeal cookies and they are the best! Your recipe looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteNothing better than a classic old fashioned cookie (especially those just made for dunking!)
ReplyDeleteI love oatmeal cookies, the crunchier the better. Your addition of nutmeg makes me curious to try your mom's treat the next time.
ReplyDeletemmm what a sweet crisp cookie. This recipe looks super easy and full of ingredients my family loves. Looking forward to trying soon.
ReplyDeleteOh God, what a tasty looking this crispy cookie! I am in love with the colors and how simple and short the ingredient list is. Yum!
ReplyDeleteDear Claudia, these cookies look beautiful! So crispy and wonderful...I would love one with a cup of tea. XO
ReplyDeleteI do like oatmeal cookies and I just don't make them enough. Now, for some reason Hubby doesn't like raisins and I do. I guess splitting up the dough would be ideal. Great recipe!!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite cookies is oatmeal cookies. I love having these on hand for my even sugar cravings. This looks so good. Perfect for breakfast too.
ReplyDeleteI just love oatmeal cookies, they remind me of childhood and rainy days! These look yummy
ReplyDeleteI love oatmeal cookies and these sound delicious! It's always fun to try new recipes, thanks for this one.
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