How do you make oatmeal cookies?

Cooking Instructions Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; mix well. Add oats; mix well. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 9 minutes for a chewy cookie or 10 to 11 minutes for a crisp cookie.

Can I use quick oats instead of old fashioned in cookies?

It depends. Old fashioned oats give baked goods more texture but take longer to cook, which is why some recipes call specifically for quick oats. Quick cook oats are processed more, so they don’t have to cook as long. In many cases, you can use the two interchangeably.

Do you cook the oats in oatmeal cookies?

Oatmeal is the star in oatmeal cookies so it is important that you use the right kind of oats. For my oatmeal cookie recipe, I use old fashioned oats, also called rolled oats. When processed, the whole grains of oats are first steamed to make them soft and pliable, then pressed to flatten them.

Why are my oatmeal cookies hard?

When adding the flour, be careful not to overmix. (Don’t mix too vigorously or too long – follow recipe directions.) Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, which can produce tough cookies. If the recipe doesn’t call for an electric mixer, mix in dry ingredients using a wooden spoon.

What happens if you use quick oats instead of rolled oats?

They will not have as much texture as the rolled oats or steel-cut but will cook more quickly. Instant oats are usually very similar to (if not the same as) quick oats but might be pressed even thinner and cut even smaller. They might become rather mushy when cooked but generally, need very little cooking time.

What’s the healthiest cookie?

Healthy Cookies That’ll Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

  • Fruitcake Cookies.
  • Oatmeal Pistachio Cookies.
  • Tara Donne.
  • Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies with Oats and Flaxseeds.
  • Pecan Sandies.
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  • Kitchen Sink Cookies.
  • Whole-Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies. These whole-grain cookies are only 110 calories each!

Will oatmeal cookies make you poop?

“Oats are loaded with soluble fiber, which is a type of fiber that allows more water to remain in the stool,” says Smith. “This makes the stool softer and larger, and ultimately easier to pass.” 2.