Description
Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are a delightful and nutritious way to start your day. These chewy cookies combine wholesome rolled oats, brown sugar, and optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, creating a perfect blend of flavor and texture. Not only are they easy to prepare, making them ideal for novice bakers, but they also offer customization options to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh out of the oven or as a quick grab-and-go breakfast, these cookies will satisfy your morning cravings while providing essential nutrients. Bake a batch ahead of time for delicious snacks throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and brown sugar until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg to the butter mixture and mix until well incorporated.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg