There are few things in life that cookies can’t fix.
There are few things in life that cookies can’t fix. There’s just nothing better than the smell of freshly-baked cookies and while many have their opinions re: the best cookie flavors, everyone can usually agree there’s upon one thing—there’s no better way to celebrate an occasion than by baking a batch of glorious cookies and sharing them with friends and family.
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One of my absolute favorite types of cookies are oatmeal cookies—and with oats in the mix, you can make a wide variety of delicious cookies. You can make oatmeal cookies plain, with chocolate chips, with apples, or even eat them as ice cream sandwiches. However you like them, there’s bound to be a recipe just for you in this mix of 12 amazing oatmeal cookie recipes. There’s everything from Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookie Cups and Flourless Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, to a Healthy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie.
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Browse through these easy oatmeal cookie recipes, pick your favorites and skip the store-bought cookies in lieu of a batch of homemade ones next time.
20 Best Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Archway Iced Oatmeal Cookies
A copycat cookie so good you’ll never know it’s not the original.
Get the recipe: Archway Iced Oatmeal Cookies
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Double Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
A chewy twist on a classic cookie.
Get the recipe: Double Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Skinny Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies
These cookies replace most of the butter with applesauce, so less guilt when you can’t eat just one.
Get the recipe: Skinny Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies
Oatmeal Cranberry Pecan Cookies
These cookies are filled with oats, fruit, nuts and even a little white chocolate.
Get the recipe: Oatmeal Cranberry Pecan Cookies
Oatmeal Cream Pies
A childhood lunchbox favorite made a little more grown-up.
Get the recipe: Oatmeal Cream Pies
Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Yes, you can have cookies for breakfast and feel good about it.
Get the recipe: Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Want a good ice cream sandwich? These are made with brown sugar oatmeal cookies and a delicious homemade cookie dough ice cream filling.
Get the recipe: Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Flourless Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Flourless double chocolate oatmeal cookies that are soft, chewy, loaded with chocolate, and super easy to make with only one bowl and a handful of simple ingredients! They’re gluten-free and a perfect choice for when those chocolate cravings hit!
Get the recipe: Flourless Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Oatmeal Pecan Cookies
Delicious and flavorful oatmeal pecan cookies—crisp on the edges and chewy in the center!
Get the recipe: Oatmeal Pecan Cookies
Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookie Cups
These bite-sized oatmeal cookie cups are a fun twist on everything that is good about classic oatmeal cookie sandwiches. Made with brown sugar these treats are super tender and have a rich, caramel flavor.
Get the recipe: Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookie Cups
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Healthy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie
This healthy skillet peanut butter oatmeal cookie is a chocolate and peanut butter lover’s dream come true. A slightly under-baked, gooey dessert bursting with peanut butter and chocolate and given a healthy makeover! A gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free recipe!
Get the recipe: Healthy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie
Apple Oatmeal Cookies
These perfectly soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are loaded with apples, oats and cinnamon, and are topped with a simple sweet glaze.
Get the recipe: Apple Oatmeal Cookies
Healthy Flourless Monster Oatmeal Cookies
This healthy skillet peanut butter oatmeal cookie is a chocolate and peanut butter lover’s dream come true. A slightly under-baked, gooey dessert bursting with peanut butter and chocolate and given a healthy makeover!
Get the recipe: Healthy Flourless Monster Oatmeal Cookies
Nutella Oatmeal Cookies
Enjoy these Nutella oatmeal cookies with a cold glass of milk!
Get the recipe: Nutella Oatmeal Cookies
Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
Deliciously chewy and flavorful oatmeal cookies!
Get the recipe: Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
Fudgy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
The fudgy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies bars are soft, chewy and chock-full of texture. They’re hearty and packed with oats but aren’t overly crumbly or dry.
Get the recipe: Fudgy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Your GF friends will love that you thought of them too!
Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Chocolate Chip Espresso Oatmeal Cookies
A little punch of flavor from espresso makes these extra special.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Espresso Oatmeal Cookies
Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
You know anything with brown butter is going to be extra delicious.
Get the recipe: Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Giant Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
A traditional chocolate chip oatmeal cookie, but extra chewy and extra BIG!
Get the recipe: Giant Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
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I’m Brian Danny Max, a chef and a writer at cookingtom.com. I’m here to talk about food and cooking, and to share some of my favorite recipes with you all! I’ve been interested in food and cooking since I was a child. My parents are both great cooks, and they taught me a lot about the kitchen. I’ve been cooking professionally for about 10 years now, and I’ve loved every minute of it! I specialize in healthy, flavorful recipes that are easy to make at home. I believe that anyone can cook a delicious meal, no matter their skill level. I’m here to help you learn how to cook, and to show you that it’s not as difficult as you might think! I hope you’ll check out my blog and my recipes, and I look forward to hearing from you!