Winter Spice Hazelnut Oatmeal (Print Version)

Warm spiced oats and raisins enhanced by a creamy hazelnut drizzle for cozy moments.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
07 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
10 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
11 - 2 large eggs
12 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

13 - 1 cup raisins
14 - 1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts

→ Hazelnut Drizzle

15 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
16 - 2 tablespoons hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)
17 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and oats in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
06 - Fold in raisins and chopped hazelnuts gently.
07 - Drop dough by tablespoon or cookie scoop onto prepared sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
09 - Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar, hazelnut spread, and milk until smooth and pourable; drizzle over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These cookies have that perfect balance of comforting spices and chewy oats that feels like sharing a secret family treat.
  • The hazelnut drizzle adds a luscious twist that turned this into an instant favorite at all my winter gatherings.
02 -
  • Using old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats) is the secret to getting that chewy, satisfying texture every time.
  • Letting the cookies cool on the baking sheets first prevents them from breaking apart when you transfer them to a rack.
03 -
  • Beat your butter and sugars until really light—that fluffiness translates into the softest cookies.
  • Use toasted hazelnuts for a richer, deeper nutty flavor that really sets these cookies apart.

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