Description
Deliciously spiced Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings and family memories.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 cup softened butter (or coconut oil)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg (or flaxseed mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and brown sugar until creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add molasses and egg (or flaxseed mixture) to the mixture, blending until fully combined.
- In another bowl, mix rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and spices together.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Use a tablespoon to drop dough by rounded spoonfuls onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, chill the dough for a few hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cookies, holiday treats, oatmeal cookies, family recipe