Description
Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and warmly spiced cookies that blend the nostalgic flavor of gingerbread with the hearty texture of oatmeal. Perfect for the holidays or any time you crave comforting spices and a cozy bite.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then mix in the molasses and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the oats until evenly incorporated.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Add raisins, chopped dates, or white chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.For a bolder spice, increase ground ginger or add a pinch of black pepper.Use a gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze or cream cheese icing for added sweetness.Substitute plant-based butter and flax egg for a vegan-friendly version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
