Description
Irish Oatmeal Cookies are hearty, chewy, and warmly spiced, made with wholesome rolled oats and a touch of brown sugar. Inspired by traditional Irish baking, these cookies are simple, comforting, and perfect with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or chopped walnuts
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until combined.
- Stir in rolled oats and optional raisins or walnuts.
- Scoop dough into 1½-inch balls and place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For chewier cookies, slightly underbake. Use Irish rolled oats for extra authenticity. These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: irish oatmeal cookies, traditional irish cookies, oat cookies, st patricks day dessert