Pecan Raisin Oatmeal Cookies Easy Breakfast Cookie
These oatmeal cookies make a perfect breakfast on the go or when you need a healthier snack during the break. Made with quick-cooking oats for fiber, cranberries, and raisins for sweetness, a few pecans for crunch these make the perfect breakfast on the go. Throw in a few chocolate chips for added luxury and a dash of cinnamon for warmth.
Do you love oatmeal? I do eat oatmeal for breakfast every single day. I'm talking about hot stovetop porridge oats. For me, that's breakfast. And if oatmeal is not possible then I go with granola.
But I also lived in and out of a bag for over ten years so making hot oatmeal was not a luxury or granola and milk was not an option. That's when I got hooked onto these oatmeal cookies. For me, these are the best breakfast cookies you can make.
About these Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
For our family, these little oatmeal cookies make a hearty, healthy and nutritious breakfast on the go or a perfect snack during those afternoon hours. Every time Ziv is late in the morning and can't have breakfast he grabs one of these.
What's best is the kids don't even realize that among the raisins and pecans there are also oats. I have used quick-cooking oats because they are softer and easier for my kids to enjoy but you can certainly use old fashion rolled oats as we did in our chewy oatmeal cookies. While we do love chocolate chip in our baked cookies these have become a family favorite without the chocolate chip.
Useful Tips and Tools
- I prefer to weigh my ingredients with a kitchen scale for accurate measurements. Also, when appropriate, I use my measuring cups and spoons. Read - how to measure ingredients correctly when baking.
- I'm not a slave to mixers. And yet, when you need some good creaming, I highly recommend you use the Kenwood or Kitchen Aid mixers.
- A good baking tray is always important. So, try using a light-colored baking tray. Another option is to line the baking tray with parchment paper.
- If you aren't going to fill or decorate cookies, a regular rolling pin will work just fine. I like to use my cookie rolling-pin that has the side spacers that will also help you with rolling. So all your cookies are leveled and bake evenly.
- Also, it is really important to cool cookies completely on all sides. So, after 10 mins take them off the baking tray to prevent them from cooking further. Place them on a cooling rack so air circulates on all sides. This prevents steam from going back into the cookie, thus, keeping them crispy not soggy.
- Most cookies usually bake between 10 to 12 minutes. Since cookies bake quickly they can also get over-baked. This is due to our tendency to get distracted at the last minute. Hence, my solution is a kitchen timer that is always set to 10 minutes. I turn it on as soon as I place the cookies in the oven. This has saved me many cookies since my kids always keep me busy.
Ingredients and Substitutes (Save/Pin)
- Oats - For this recipe, I have used the quick-cooking kind and I think it works best in terms of texture.
- Nuts - Our favorites are pecans. And yet, you can substitute for your favorite nuts. Also, if you prefer to make it nut-free, go ahead and omit the nuts or replace them with more oats.
- Raisins & Cranberries - I use both because my Aadi likes raisins and Rhea loves cranberries. You can use your favorite, one or both. Dates are a great option too.
- Cinnamon - I love cinnamon in these. But this time I didn't have any at home so in the video I have not used it. And yet, just mix it up in the flour. Also, often I will substitute the pumpkin spice or ginger/nutmeg for the cinnamon.
- Chocolate chips - Yes you can add chocolate chips. I don't because we often eat these for breakfast. So I try to avoid chocolate for breakfast. I know I know!!
How to Make Easy Oatmeal Cookies - Breakfast Cookies (Save/Pin)
- Preheat the oven at 170 C / 340 F.
- Swift the flour, baking soda, spice mix, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time.
- Followed by vanilla.
- Add the quick-cooking oats.
- then the flour mix.
- Followed by the nuts, raisins and chocolate chips (if using).
- Stir well to combine.
- Scoop or drop spoonfuls on to a baking tray.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170 C/ 340 F for about 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove and cool on a baking tray.
- Store in the cookie jar for up to 2 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
These cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to a week. You can freeze the dough for up to a month or freeze the cookies for up to three months.
Yes, you can replace the raisins with cranberries or other dried fruits.
Yes, these cookies have a good shelf life as a dough as well as cookies.
The dough, if wrapped well, can usually stay in the fridge for 5 to 6 days before baking.
And you can even place the cookies on a parchment-lined tray, wrapped well with cling wrap, for about 3 to 4 days.
In addition, the dough can be frozen for a month or more if covered well. Hence, it’s a great dough to have on hand in the freezer during busy times.
Absolutely. You can add up to 1 cup of finely chopped nuts in total.
I have not tired melted chocolate but you can add ½ cup chocolate chips to these cookies.
Yes, you can but the cookies will be softer. I do have a tested and tired chewy oatmeal cookie recipe using old-fashion rolled oats.
SAVE THIS RECIPE ON PINTEREST FOR LATER. TRIED MY RECIPE? SHARE IT WITH ME, PLEASE.
Share a picture of your work with me by uploading an image here below my image on this board. You can also find a collection of my tutorials and recipes here on Pinterest.
Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (with quick cooking oats)
Print Pin RateDescription
Ingredients
- 8 oz (226 g) Unsalted butter (2 stick, 1 cup) room temperature
- 1 ¾ cup (220 g) All-purpose flour
- 1 cup (220 g) Brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) White sugar
- 2 Eggs large
- 1 ½ cup (120 g) Oats quick-cooking
- 5 oz (140 g) Chocolate chips optional
- 3 oz (80 g) Cranberries or raisins
- 2 oz (60 g) Pecans or walnuts
- 1 tsp Cinnamon powder optional
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 170 C / 340 F.
- Swift the Flour, Baking soda, spice mix, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add in the Eggs one at a time.
- Followed by vanilla.
- Add the oats.
- Then the flour mix.
- Followed by the Nuts, Raisins and chocolate chips (if using).
- Stir well to combine.
- Scoop or drop spoonfuls on to a baking tray.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170 C/340 F for about 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove and cool on a baking tray.
- Store in the cookie jar for up to 2 weeks.
Equipment
Nutrition Information
The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you
You may also like
Melissa
I love oatmeal cookies! I like them with cranberries and pecans!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Melissa. Me too love them with some cranberries and pecans
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
These would be great to make with the grandkids. I would sub out the raisins for cranberries...but that is just me. Great combination of flavours.
Veena Azmanov
Yeah only cranberries would work too.... My Aadi loves his raisins and Rhea likes her cranberries. Hope you enjoy them.
Sara | Belly Rumbles
I love the smell of baking cookies, any cookies! They make the house smell amazing and feel that ever so more homely. Next batch I make, I will have to give your oatmeal ones a go, they sound scrumptious. I do love the addition of pecan too!
Veena Azmanov
Yup!! you said it. Nothing like homemade cookies.. the smell the aroma the taste... heavenly. Thanks Sara
Christina | Christina's Cucina
I LOVE oatmeal cookies and always change up what I put in them (as added ingredients)! Now I want some!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Christina I love to mix and match when I can too. Makes things more interesting - Isn't it?
Cricket Plunkett
When it comes to cookies oatmeal is my favorite, this sounds awesome!
Veena Azmanov
Me too!thanks Cricket
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
Oatmeal cookies are a classic in our house -- my favorite version has coconut in them -- and no flour! But I feel it's my duty to try them all - so I can be sure which is best... sooooo......
Veena Azmanov
I like the coconut version too! I do try to add variations too! Some time coconut, nut meals - makes things more interesting
Unknown
is egg not useed in this recipe????is egg compulsory.read the recipe and u hav never mentioned egg in procedure .but in ingredients it is listed.
Veena Azmanov
Yes, egg is used in the recipe.. No I do not think it would be a good idea to omit the eggs. You can look for other egg free oatmeal recipes this may or may not work. Sorry. Never tried..