Description
These Delicious Honey Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with honey. Packed with wholesome oats and customizable mix-ins, they make the perfect treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup honey: Adds natural sweetness and moisture
- 1/2 cup shortening: Provides chewiness and prevents excessive spreading
- 1/4 cup white sugar: Enhances sweetness and supports browning
- 1 egg: Binds the ingredients and adds richness
- 2 tablespoons water: Helps moisten the dough
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Adds aromatic warmth and depth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour: Provides structure to the cookies
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda: Leavens the cookies for a light texture
- 1/2 teaspoon salt: Balances the flavors
- 3 cups rolled oats: Gives the cookies their classic chewy texture
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Cream together the shortening, honey, and white sugar in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, water, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Fold in the rolled oats to complete the dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
- Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
- Allow to cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use damp fingers or a spoon to shape sticky dough easily.
- Swap in melted butter for a richer flavor, if desired.
- Cookies can be frozen before or after baking for later enjoyment.
- Don’t overbake — the centers should remain slightly soft.
- Add your favorite mix-ins like nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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