Description
Soft, chewy, and full of warm holiday spices — these Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies combine hearty oats with classic gingerbread flavor for a cozy treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or raisins
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
4. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
6. Fold in white chocolate chips or raisins if using.
7. Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are soft.
9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Add a bit of orange zest for a fresh twist.
These cookies freeze well — perfect for make-ahead holiday baking!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread cookies, oatmeal cookies, holiday dessert, spiced cookies