Vintage Chewy Spiced Oatmeal Cookies
These delightful cookies provide a nostalgic taste of classic baking, reimagined with wholesome oats and a hint of molasses. Their chewy texture, combined with hints of spice and rich chocolate chunks, creates a comforting and flavorful cookie that reminds us of simpler times. Ideal for nostalgic treats or sharing with loved ones. Adapt by adding dried fruits such as dates or even nuts for a personalized touch. Note: Using butter instead of shortening will yield a crisper cookie.
72
Servings
72
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Vegetable Shortening
1/2 cup
Sugar
1 1/4 cups
Eggs
2 (beaten)
Molasses
1/3 cup
Flour
1 3/4 cups (all-purpose)
Baking Soda
1 teaspoon
Salt
1 teaspoon
Cinnamon
1 teaspoon (ground)
Old Fashioned Oats
2 cups
Raisins
3/4 cup
Semisweet Chocolate Chunks
3/4-1 cup (or use chocolate chips)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the vegetable shortening, sugar, eggs, and molasses until well combined and creamy.
3
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5
Fold in the oats, raisins, and chocolate chunks or chips, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.
6
Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
7
Drop spoonfuls of dough (about the size of a rounded teaspoon) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are set.
9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
2.5g
Fat
11.9g
Carbs
0.9g
Protein
0.6g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Vintage Chewy Spiced Oatmeal Cookies?
They are a nostalgic treat made with wholesome oats, molasses, cinnamon, raisins, and chocolate chunks for a comforting flavor.
How many cookies does this recipe make?
This recipe yields approximately 72 cookies.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of fat is used in the dough?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening.
Can I use butter instead of shortening?
Yes, you can use butter, but it will result in a crisper cookie rather than a chewy one.
How much sugar is required for this recipe?
You will need 1 1/4 cups of sugar.
How many eggs are needed and how should they be prepared?
The recipe requires 2 eggs, which should be beaten before mixing.
What gives these cookies their vintage spiced flavor?
The flavor comes from a combination of 1/3 cup of molasses and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
What kind of oats should I use?
The recipe specifies 2 cups of old fashioned oats.
What type of flour is best for these cookies?
Use 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour.
Do I need to sift any ingredients?
Yes, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
When should I add the chocolate chunks?
Fold in the chocolate chunks at the same time as the oats and raisins, after the dry and wet ingredients are combined.
What amount of chocolate is recommended?
The recipe suggests 3/4 to 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chunks or chocolate chips.
Can I add other ingredients to the dough?
Yes, you can personalize the recipe by adding nuts or dried fruits like dates.
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
Lightly grease the baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
What size should the dough portions be?
Drop the dough onto the baking sheet by rounded teaspoonfuls.
How far apart should I space the cookies?
Space the spoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The edges should be lightly browned and the centers should be set.
How should I cool the cookies?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
What is the calorie count per cookie?
Each cookie contains 72 calories.
How much fat is in one cookie?
There is 2.5g of fat per serving.
What is the carbohydrate content per cookie?
Each cookie has 11.9g of carbohydrates.
How much sugar is in each cookie?
Each cookie contains 6g of sugar.
Does this recipe contain fiber?
Yes, there is approximately 0.6g of fiber per cookie.
How much protein is provided in one serving?
Each cookie provides 0.9g of protein.
What type of cookie category does this fall under?
These are categorized as Drop Cookies.
How much salt is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of salt.
How much baking soda is required?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
Can I use raisins in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 3/4 cup of raisins.