The Oatmeal Cookie Recipes That Are Better Than Your Grandma's

Julie R. Thomson

Oatmeal cookies are the most underrated cookie in the country. Chocolate chip cookies get all the glory, and it’s easy to understand why, but oatmeal cookies deserve just as much love.

For one, they have a wholesome quality to them thanks to the addition of good-for-you oats. Just think of all that fiber. Remember, a half-cup of old fashioned rolled oats and quick cook oats contains 4 grams of fiber, which is 15 percent of your recommended daily intake.

Two, they’re infinitely versatile. You can keep them classic, go the indulgent route and load them up with chocolate chunks, or turn them into cream pies. Either way, the greatness of this cookie will shine through.

And three, they’re absolutely delicious. See for yourself:

Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Thin And Chewy Spiced Oatmeal Cookies With Brown Sugar

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Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cream Pies With Cinnamon Cream And Sea Salt

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Chocolate Toffee Oatmeal Cookies With Dried Cherries

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Chocolate-Dipped Oatmeal Hazelnut Cookies

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Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Soft And Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Chewy Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies

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Monday Blue-Berry Oatmeal Cookies

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Loaded Oatmeal Cookies

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Harvest Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Salted Toasted Pepitas

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Oats, White Chocolate And Wild Blueberry Cookies

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Iced Oatmeal And Apple Cookies

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One-Bowl, No-Mixer, No-Chill Oatmeal Cookies

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Bourbon Soaked Cherry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Flourless Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Mom’s Best Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies

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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Oatmeal Cookies

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