The Oatiest Oatmeal Cookies Ever

Serves: 3

Carole Volkman

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

43

Sweetness

57

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 pinch

Kosher Salt

1 large

Egg

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F

2

Spread the oats into a single layer on a baking sheet

3

Bake until lightly toasted, about 20 minutes

4

Cool the oats for 2 to 3 minutes on the sheet

5

Grind 8 ounces of the toasted oats in a food processor until they have the consistency of whole-wheat flour, about 3 minutes

6

Add the baking powder, cinnamon and salt to the food processor and pulse 2 to 3 times to combine

7

Set aside

8

Line baking sheets with parchment paper

9

Combine the butter and sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on medium speed using the paddle attachment until light in color, about 3 minutes

10

Stop once to scrape down the sides of the bowl

11

Reduce the mixer speed to the lowest speed and add the vanilla extract and egg

12

Mix to combine

13

Slowly add the flour mixture until just combined

14

Stop once to scrape down the sides of the bowl

15

Add the remaining toasted oats and the raisins, if using, and mix to combine

16

Scoop the dough with a 1 1/2-tablespoon disher onto the baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each mound

17

Bake until the cookies begin to brown around the edges, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through

18

Cool on the sheets for 2 minutes, and then move to a cooling rack to cool completely