Holiday Glow Maple Oatmeal (Print Version)

Cozy holiday treat featuring maple syrup, oats, raisins, and warming spices in every bite.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
08 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
09 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

13 - 1 cup raisins
14 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in raisins and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown but centers appear slightly soft and underbaked.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The maple syrup creates these incredible caramel notes you cant get from sugar alone
  • They stay perfectly chewy for days if you can manage not to eat them all immediately
02 -
  • Overmixing once you add the flour makes tough cookies so stop as soon as everything comes together
  • They might look underbaked when you pull them out but they continue cooking on the hot pan
03 -
  • Soak your raisins in warm water for ten minutes then pat them dry for plumper juicier fruit
  • Real maple syrup makes all the difference so dont substitute the artificial stuff

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