Kitchen Sink Oatmeal Cookies


  • ¾ cup (167 g) salted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (160–200 g) dark brown sugar, packed (use dark for richer flavor)
  • ¼ cup (60 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) canola or neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tablespoons (12 g) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (or substitute ground ginger)
  • 1½ cups (150 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup (90 g) semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (90 g) butterscotch chips
  • ⅓ cup (50 g) raisins
  • ⅓ cup (45 g) chopped walnuts or pecans


Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners. In a large bowl, beat ¾ cup (167 g) salted butter with ¾ cup (dark brown sugar) and ¼ cup (granulated sugar) until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well combined.


In a separate bowl, whisk together 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour, 1½ tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon cardamom (or ground ginger). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stir in 1½ cups (150 g) old-fashioned rolled oats until evenly distributed, then fold in ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips, ½ cup butterscotch chips, ⅓ cup raisins, and ⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.

For best results, chill the dough for 20 to 30 minutes before baking. Scoop dough into rounded 2-tablespoon portions and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Comments

Reeni said…
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June 23, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Reeni said…
Thanks a lot, Jessica! I'll add these little beauties to the list. And I'll be on the lookout for dried blueberries.
June 23, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Anonymous said…
Looks too good. Can't wait until next week!
June 25, 2009 at 7:15 AM
nick said…
You have totally interested me in eating this next week now. Your adjustments will be taken under advisement.

Thanks!
June 25, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Melissa @ For the Love of Health said…
Those look fantastic! So healthy!
June 25, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Leslie said…
Weren't these great? I made them pretty much to the recipe and I keep them in the freezer for a before workout snack. Enjoy your trip!
June 25, 2009 at 11:18 PM
Anonymous said…
I made these and they were yummy! Anna liked them too:)

Kelly
June 26, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Maria Salomon said…
I LOVE the idea of dried blueberries and cranberries....I think I will do that for the cookies this week! Great blog!
June 28, 2009 at 8:22 PM
What's for Supper? said…
Yours look delicious. I am glad that you got a chance to bake them!
July 4, 2009 at 2:30 PM
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