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Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies

These Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful twist on classic flavors, perfect for any festive gathering or cozy day.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 15 cookies
Course: DESSERTS & TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups instant oats a hearty base for texture
  • 1 cup whole wheat or gluten-free flour adds structure
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder helps cookies rise
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger infuses warmth
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon adds sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg adds complexity
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves essential for gingerbread
  • ½ teaspoon salt balances flavors
  • ½ cup coconut oil or unsalted butter provides moisture
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup sweetens cookies
  • ¼ cup molasses adds rich sweetness
  • ½ cup confectioners’ style erythritol for a touch of sweetness
  • ¼ cup nonfat milk ensures dough consistency

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

How to Make Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookies
  1. In a large bowl, combine the instant oats, flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil (or butter), large egg, and vanilla extract until blended.
  3. Stir in the pure maple syrup and molasses to the wet mixture.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Cover and chill the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the baking sheet, making about 15 mounds. Flatten each mound slightly.
  8. Bake for 10–13 minutes until the edges are set and slightly golden.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
  10. In a small bowl, mix together the icing ingredients until smooth.
  11. Once cooled, drizzle the icing over the cookies for a finishing touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a festive twist, sprinkle some crushed ginger candy on top before serving.

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