Grandma Helen's Oatmeal Cookies

By Laurie Sanders
@rhinemaidens3

I had asked my grandmother for some cookie recipes awhile back and she very kindly included her oatmeal cookie recipe which I have always loved. I really dislike oatmeal cookies with cinnamon and nutmeg, etc. in them so I was thrilled to get this recipe. It can be tailored to your tastes as far if you prefer nuts or chocolate chips or raisins or whatever!

Rating:

★★★★★ 27 votes

Comments:

254 Comments

Serves:

10 or more

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Bake

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Notes from the Test Kitchen:
This was one great cookie. I added coconut to this recipe and really enjoyed the mix of flavors. The coconut was so unusual. I love how you can customize these to your liking. I've been sneaking "just one" all day!

Ingredients

1 c: butter
1 c: white sugar
1 c: brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large: eggs, well-beaten
1 tsp: vanilla
1 tsp: salt
1 tsp: baking soda
1 1/2 c: white flour
3 c: quick oatmeal
2 c: coconut (or you choice of nuts, raisins, date, chocolate chips, etc.)

How to Make Grandma Helen's Oatmeal Cookies

Step-by-Step

1Cream together butter, white sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl.
2Add eggs, vanilla, salt, baking soda, flour, oatmeal, coconut and mix.
3Either use a cookie scoop, drop and bake immediately or form the dough into 2" rolls in plastic and refrigerate until chilled then slice.
4Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.