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03/18/2011 National Oatmeal Cookie Day Whole Wheat Oatmeal Cookies

Source of Recipe

The Daily Green


Recipe Introduction

There is nothing better than eating a warm oatmeal cookie right out of the oven! Hearty and crispy, oatmeal cookies have been popular for centuries. The first oatmeal cookies were created during the late 1800's in England. These cookies, however, were not the same consistency as we know of them today; they were more oatcakes than actual cookies. Also, the spices, nuts, and raisins that we typically find in oatmeal cookies are a combination that date back to the Middle Ages! Today, there are many variations on the original oatmeal cookie recipe. Some people add chocolate chips, nuts, nutmeg, cinnamon, and even avocado! To celebrate Oatmeal Cookie Day, bake a batch (or two) of oatmeal cookies using your favorite recipe!

List of Ingredients

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Whole Wheat Oatmeal Cookies


1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 cups sifted whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
2 cups quick cooking rolled oats



Recipe


1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar, then beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

3. In another bowl sift three times the flour, salt, baking soda, and spices. Add half the flour mixture to the butter mixture, then half the milk, whisking to incorporate. Repeat with the rest of the flour and milk. Gently fold in the oats.

4. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake until the cookies are golden brown, but the centers are still soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool