Oatmeal Cookies Everyone Will Eat Up

Some people love their oatmeal cookies to be warm, soft, and filled with gooey goodness. Other people would rather munch on firm, satisfyingly crispy oatmeal cookies. However, both groups of people can agree that the unique texture of oatmeal cookies helps make this type of cookie oh-so scrumptious.

As an added bonus, the oatmeal in these cookies is legitimately good for you. Oatmeal contains protein plus vital nutrients such as iron and magnesium. It also contains fiber, which could fill you up and help you lose weight. Cookies with actual health benefits? Yes, this is real life.

If you try to blindly make oatmeal cookies without following an awesome recipe, there is a lot that can go wrong. To help guide you to the right path, we've gathered Mashed recipes that will help you successfully create some of the best oatmeal cookies you have ever tasted. Follow the recipe that fits your needs and, before you know it, you will have a plate of glorious oatmeal cookies.

If you find that most oatmeal cookies are too soggy or too fluffy, you'll adore this oatmeal raisin cookies recipe. This recipe was created with the express purpose of crafting a cookie that is so crispy that you can hear a snap when you bite into it or break one in half. Think upgraded granola bar, and, to add some fun in the mix, these cookies call for a cup and a half of raisins. The crispiness of the cookie and the softness of the raisins makes each bite an entertaining and delicious adventure. 

If your mouth begins to water when you think of chewy oatmeal cookies with a soft middle, this recipe for cranberry orange oatmeal cookies is for you. These things have a lovely thickness, and the edges are just crispy enough to keep them from falling to pieces in your hands. The two predominant flavors that will caress your taste buds are the sweetness from the brown sugar and the tartness from the cranberries and orange zest. These oatmeal cookies also have pecans in them, which adds a touch of crunch to all that flavor.

Some people are grossed out by oatmeal cookies with raisins or cranberries. This recipe for oatmeal chocolate chip cookies is an answer to their prayers. With these goodies, you get all the magic you'd expect from an oatmeal cookie plus some yummy chocolate chips to take the flavor to the next level. The result is something similar to a cowboy cookie but not as puffy or tender. If you can't decide whether to make chocolate chip cookies or oatmeal cookies, follow this recipe and you'll be able to feast on the best of both worlds.

Even if you don't feel like baking, you can still make oatmeal cookies that will be a big hit, whether they're used as a snack or a to-go breakfast. This no-bake oatmeal cookies recipe only asks for you to use your microwave for 30 seconds and your refrigerator for 25 minutes, so there's no need to deal with an oven at all. In about 35 minutes total, you'll have delectable oatmeal cookies that are supercharged with raisins, maple syrup (or honey if you prefer), and a nut butter of your choice. These cookies will be such a hit that you'll want to share your creation with family, friends, and everyone else in your neighborhood.

Another option for making tasty oatmeal cookies without an oven is this no-bake cookies recipe. While the word "oatmeal" doesn't appear in its name, don't worry, these cookies are powered by peanut butter, cocoa powder, and, yes, oats. When glancing at this recipe, you might have doubts. But once you make these oatmeal cookies once, don't be surprised if this becomes your go-to recipe. These memorable treats taste like flavorful oatmeal cookies that have been infused with soft, rich fudge. Yum!