Ingredients and Weight:
- Rolled oats: 2 cups (200g)
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Cinnamon: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
- Ground cloves: 1/8 teaspoon (0.625g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (227g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (213g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- 2 large eggs
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Cooking Difficulty:
Level 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 160 (per cookie)
- Fat: 7g (4g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 24g (3g fiber, 12g sugar)
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy
- Fragrant with warm spices
- Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a warm breakfast
User Comments:
- "These cookies are absolutely delicious! The spices give them such a unique and flavorful taste."
- "I made these cookies for my family and they were a huge hit. They loved the soft texture and the perfect balance of sweetness and spice."
- "These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I highly recommend them!"
- "I love the warm, comforting flavor of these cookies. They are perfect for a cold winter day."
- "These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. They are sure to become a favorite!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have rolled oats, you can use quick oats instead. However, the texture of the cookies will be slightly different.
- To make the cookies chewier, bake them for 12 minutes. For crispier cookies, bake for 10 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container. This will help them stay fresh and chewy.
