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The Only Oatmeal Cookie Recipes You Need in Your Life

Last Updated on February 21, 2020 by Brittany Devenyi

The oatmeal cookie, while a tried-and-true classic, is always left out of the popular cookie clique. It's basically the understudy to chocolate chip... but mark our words: that's about to change. We've put together a roster of our most epic oatmeal cookie recipes that will make you re-think everything you thought you knew about the signature baked good. From raisin pecan to maple bacon to salted chocolate, these soft and chewy confections are ready for their comeback.

  • Raisin Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
     
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    Raisin Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

    <p>Whether you're team oatmeal raisin or <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/top-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chocolate chip</a>, most will agree the classic cookie could benefit from a little extra crunch. The Barefoot Contessa thinks so too. Her 30-minute oatmeal raisin recipe calls for a cup and a half of pecans, promising soft and chewy texture with every bite.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/raisin-pecan-oatmeal-cookies/17440/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong> Ina Garten’s Raisin Pecan Oatmeal Cookies</strong></a></p>
  • Spiced Pumpkin-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
     
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    Spiced Pumpkin-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

    <p>The oatmeal cookie gets a cold-weather upgrade for autumn with the addition of pumpkin puree. But we're pretty sure no one will be offended if you continue making them year round. See here for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/pumpkin-recipe-hacks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10+ recipe hacks using a can of pumpkin</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spiced-pumpkin-raisin-cookies/22889/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis' Spiced Pumpkin-Raisin Cookies</strong></a></p>
  • Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies
     
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    Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

    <p>Ree Drummond doesn't mess around with her baked goods, proving that keeping things simple is often best. Opting for dark brown sugar and omitting white altogether lends an extra chewy, rich molasses flavour to the cookies. More of The Pioneer Woman's <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/the-pioneer-womans-best-dessert-recipes-ever" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dessert recipes here</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/brown-sugar-oatmeal-cookies/15562/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Pioneer Woman's Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies</strong></a></p>
  • No-Bake Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
     
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    No-Bake Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    <p>If executed properly, <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/no-bake-desserts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">no-bake desserts</a> can measure up to their warm, straight-from-the-oven counterparts. Case in point: these healthy vegan-friendly oatmeal raisin cookies made with nut butter and coconut flour.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/the-only-3-no-bake-cookie-recipes-you-need-in-your-life/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No-Bake Oatmeal Raisin Cookies</a></strong></p>
  • Salty Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies
     
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    Salty Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    <p>Bittersweet chocolate and old-fashioned oats prove they belong together in this decadent, chewy cookie recipe from the Barefoot Contessa. Cranberries are also listed in the ingredients, but we consider them optional. The fleur de sel, sprinkled lightly on top of each freshly-baked round, is a must.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/salty-oatmeal-chocolate-chunk-cookies/22433/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ina Garten's Salty Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies</a></strong></p>
  • Oatmeal Raisin Sandwich Cookies
     
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    Oatmeal Raisin Sandwich Cookies

    <p>Oatmeal-raisin sandwich cookies with a creamy peanut butter filling? Say no more! Baking expert Anna Olson devised this recipe, so you know they're bound to be delicious. Here are <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/holidays/photos/anna-olsons-50-best-cookie-recipes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anna's top cookie recipes to try</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/oatmeal-raisin-sandwich-cookies/12745/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong> Anna Olson's Oatmeal Raisin Sandwich Cookies</strong></a></p>
  • Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies
     
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    Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies

    <p>Cookies that get the breakfast stamp of approval already have our attention, not to mention when the recipe calls for just one bowl, and takes 30 minutes from prep to plate. What makes them morning-meal approved? Quick oats mixed with shredded coconut, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, dried fruit and nuts. We also recommend <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/healthy-muffin-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">these healthy muffin recipes</a> for on-the-go mornings.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/breakfast-cookies/21246/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ree Drummond's Breakfast Cookies</strong></a></p>
  • Canadian Maple Bacon Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
     
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    Canadian Maple Bacon Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    <p>We told you oatmeal cookies were making a comeback. This recipe is ultra-Canadian in nature thanks to the addition of maple and bacon, made even better with a generous dose of chocolate chips. They're one of many <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/photos/great-canadian-cookie-bar-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">great Canadian cookies and bars</a> to bake this year.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/canadian-maple-bacon-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/18827/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Canadian Maple Bacon Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies</strong></a></p>
  • Granola Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
     
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    Granola Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

    <p>Two recipes at once is so very worth it when it means making homemade granola and cookie batter separately, then marrying the two together, and still having plenty of granola leftover for breakfast throughout the week. We've also rounded up <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/photos/ree-drummond-easy-breakfast-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's easiest breakfast recipes</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/granola-chocolate-chip-cookies/20423/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Pioneer Woman's Granola Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies</strong></a></p>
  • Oatmeal, Date and Chocolate Chunk Cookies
     
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    Oatmeal, Date and Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    <p>The trick to achieving perfectly chewy oatmeal cookies, these ones studded with chopped dates and chunks of chocolate, is toasting up the oats <em>before</em> adding them to the batter. It's a game-changing technique you might want to keep to yourself.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/healthy-oatmeal-date-and-chocolate-chunk-cookies/18740/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oatmeal, Date and Chocolate Chunk Cookies</a></strong></p>
  • Chewy Schmaltz Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies
     
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    Chewy Schmaltz Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

    <p>We know it sounds strange, but adding schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) to these oatmeal-raisin cookies lends a savoury note to balance out the sweetness, while creating an extra-chewy and moist texture. We've also compiled <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/valeries-home-cooking/photos/valeries-most-delicious-desserts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Valerie Bertinelli’s most delicious desserts</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chewy-schmaltz-oatmeal-raisin-cookies/22351/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Valerie Bertinelli's Chewy Schmaltz Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies</a></strong></p>
  • Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
     
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    Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

    <p>In just 30 minutes, you'll have two dozen chewy cookies, studded with raisins and walnuts, cooling on your kitchen countertop. The molasses (often a good sub for brown sugar) heightens the flavour of the classic baked good.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/oatmeal-molasses-cookies/17720/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oatmeal Molasses Cookies</a></strong></p>
  • Soft Oatmeal Cookies
     
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    Soft Oatmeal Cookies

    <p>Who needs an ice cream cone when these super soft, extra-large cookies can stand in as a replacement? It's a comforting, reliable dessert to whip up last-minute.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/soft-oatmeal-cookies/10547/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Soft Oatmeal Cookies</strong></a></p>
  • Chewy Oatmeal Cookies with Apricots and Pumpkin Seeds
     
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    Chewy Oatmeal Cookies with Apricots and Pumpkin Seeds

    <p>Chopped dried apricots, crunchy pumpkin seeds and rolled oats give these cookies unbeatable texture and flavour. Want more? These are our <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/most-popular-cookie-recipes-all-time/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">most popular cookies of all time</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chewy-oatmeal-cookies-with-apricots-and-pumpkin-seeds/14041/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chewy Oatmeal Cookies with Apricots and Pumpkin Seeds</strong></a></p>
  • Cranberry and White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
     
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    Cranberry and White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

    <p>Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are dotted with tart cranberries and sweet white chocolate for a balanced bite. Vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two is a warm-weather winner.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cranberry-and-white-chocolate-oatmeal-cookie-ice-cream-sandwiches/13591/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Cranberry and White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches</strong></a></p>
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