This recipe has been passed down on my mother’s side for generations. I have been making it since I was 9 years old, so you know it’s not complicated. The base ingriediants allow for many variations of which I will show you two of them. When I was little I preferred the variation of using no nuts, white sugar and candy morsels; now I prefer using brown sugar, cinamon and raisins. Both are yummy. I have also tried peanutbutter and toffee morsels and with/without walnuts all also very good. The best part about this recipe is how forgiving and flexible it is; allowing you to tailor the cookies to suit any taste or occasion. It’s a beautiful blend of nostalgia and creativity!
Old Fashion Oatmeal Cookies
This oatmeal cookie recipe is incredibly forgiving and versatile, so don’t hesitate to mix and match the variations. Whether you prefer the sweetness of chocolate morsels, the warmth of cinnamon, or the crunch of nuts, the possibilities are endless. Let your creativity shine, and get your family and friends involved in deciding which version wins the cookie crown!
Equipment
- 1 Kitchenaid Mixer (another brand is also ok. Kitchenaid is my favorite)
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 2 cups sugar (white or bown or 1 cup of each)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla (overflowing if you like extra flavor)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups flour
- 3 cups old-fashion oats
Old Fashion Oatmeal Raisin
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2-1 cup walnuts (optional: amount varience is to taste)
Oatmeal cookies for Candy lovers
- 1 cup chocolate, peanutbutter, toffee, or mini M&M morsels
- 1/2-1 cup walnuts or whatever nut is your favorite (optional: amount varience is to taste)
Instructions
Base Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixer cream the butter. Then add the sugar until well blended.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time (if using a hand held mixer), followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt (and cinnamon if using).
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until blended.
- Add the oats
Old Fashion Oatmeal Raisin
- Add the raisins and nuts if using. Some recipes will tellyou to stir then in by hand but if you are using a KitchenAid or somethingcomparable, you don't need to work so hard!
Oatmeal cookies for Candy lovers
- Add the morsels and walnuts. (Same mixing rules as above)
Notes
Other flavor options could include:
- Spice Medley: Add 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg and 1/2 tsp of ground ginger in addtion to the 1 tsp of cinnamon. (Old Fashion Oatmeal Raisin)
- Tropical Twist: Mix in 1/2 cup shredded coconut and 1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple for a tropical vibe.
- Optional: Add macadamia nuts for an island flair
- Dark Chocolate lovers: use semi sweet morsels or dark chocolat M&Ms
