easter oatmeal cookies
These delightful Easter oatmeal cookies are perfect for celebrating the holiday. Packed with oats, colorful chocolate candies, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. They are chewy, delicious, and adorned with festive colors for that perfect touch of celebration.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 cookie scoop or tablespoon
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup Easter-themed chocolate candies Such as M&M’s
- ½ cup chopped nuts Optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats, chocolate candies, and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For an added festive touch, you can drizzle melted white chocolate over the cookies once they cool.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For an added festive touch, you can drizzle melted white chocolate over the cookies once they cool. Feel free to substitute the Easter-themed candies with any other seasonal treats if desired.