These Big and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies are everything you are looking for in a cookie- easy, chewy, extra big, and packed with delicious add-ins.
This recipe is pretty special to me. My sweet friend Suzanne was telling me about a cookie her mom used to make before she passed away and I decided I wanted to try to replicate that cookie for her. She told me what was in it including all the qualities that mattered. I got to work and after a couple tries it came out perfect. She said it was just like her mom used to make and that made me happy. I love that food can do that- bring back a memory or remind you of someone. Now she'll be able to make these whenever she wants.
These cookies are not for the faint-of-heart. Each ball of dough is ⅓ cup and the whole batch only makes 8 cookies. They are huge and remind me of those specialty cookies you buy at bakeries. That's not a bad thing! They make the perfect gift because they are so big and look very impressive. Good thing is, they are super easy to make!
A couple essential ingredients in creating the most chewy oatmeal cookie are brown sugar and molasses. The brown sugar keeps the cookie incredibly moist and soft and the tablespoon of molasses- a little goes a long way and it gives great depth of flavor.
One thing that can happen when making oatmeal cookies is that they can come out flat and thin. I know because it has happened to me many times! I played around with the measurements and also added a super helpful ingredient- cornstarch. I've used it in chocolate chip cookies to keep them thick so I figured it would also work in these and I was right. These cookies are super thick and so chewy- perfect!! Also, because of the cornstarch there is no need to refrigerate the dough- a step most cookie recipes call for.
You will love this cookie because it is so big, chewy, soft, and easy to make. A classic made bigger and better.
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Big and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Blackstrap Molasses
- ¾ cup flour
- 1 ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¾ cup dried cherries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and line 2 sheet trays with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and cornstarch. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, egg and molasses. Stir until completely smooth. Add in the dry mixture and stir until evenly mixed. Add in the cherries, walnuts, and chocolate chips and mix in.
- Portion cookie dough into ⅓ cup balls and roll in between palms to make round. It will make exactly 8 cookies.
- Cook 4 on a tray, but only 1 tray at a time. Space evenly and bake for 15 minutes. Press down lightly on the cookies and bake for another 3-5 minutes. Let cool and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Lynda says
My granddaughter is allergic to eggs. I know this recipe just has one, but is there a viable substitution for an egg in cookies??
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Lynda- you can try a flax or chia egg. If you're not familiar with those just google it and it will describe how to make it- it's super simple. You also may be able to use 1/4 cup of applesauce. I think people have success with that as well. I hope that helps and I hope you and your granddaughter enjoy these cookies!
Tamar says
Hello I am excited to try the cookies but was wondering if I can use a substitute for cornstarch?
Basically I don't think they sell it where I live.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Tamar- you could use arrowroot or tapioca flour. Do you have those where you live?
Wendy Augustijn says
Hi Heather I want to use raisins and cranberry instead of the nuts and chocolate. How do I measure that? Do I need to add more oats?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Wendy- if you're adding the same amount of raisins and cranberries as nuts and chocolate then you won't need any more oats. Hope you love them!
Heather says
What do u put in them if they turn out dry? Other than that they are good, what do u suggestions do. I'm making the rest of them tonight, if u could get back to me, that would be great.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Heather- sorry they turned out dry, that hasn't happened for me. I'd say bake them a little less or you could try adding an additional tablespoon of butter. I hope that helps!
Rachelle says
Great cookies and super yummy. I followed recipe best i could but i didnt have molassis. I also had only rolled oats found the mixture super dry crumbly so i added half cup of peanut butter. Also instead of chocolate chips i cut up leftover easter eggs.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Rachelle! Your changes sounds great. Thanks for making them 🙂
Doreene says
these are Paleo cookies?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Doreene- no ,these aren't paleo. Most of my recipes are, but these contain sugar, oats, and butter which makes them just a regular treat.
Karlee says
I made these cookies today after searching for good oatmeal cookie recipes and my boyfriend and I loooveee them. I made regular sized ones so that we'd have more to enjoy. So glad I found your recipe. Super easy!?
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Karlee!! I'm so glad you tried them and love them 🙂 I'm glad you found my recipe too!
viola says
I cannot find your recipe.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Viola- the best thing to try is Google "Golden Barrel big and chewy cookie"- I hope that helps.
Tina says
I have long been on a search for a truly great oatmeal raisin cookie. I really want to try your as they look perfect! However, the link does not seem to work. I tried the one on the website and the one in the comment and they both say website unavailable. Is your recipe available anywhere else? Would you post it here?
Thanks!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Tina- I'm sorry the link isn't working for you, it's working for other people. The best thing to try is Google "Golden Barrel big and chewy cookie"- it will be the first recipe that comes up. I hope that helps.
Candace Schaab says
I tried this recipe and it is delicious, though I made the cookies a normal size, they are still the BOMB! Shortened the cooking time by a couple of minutes. This will be my go-to recipe for Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies!
Jessica DeMay says
That's great to hear Candace!! I'm so glad you tried them and like them! Even normal size they are good 🙂 Thanks for trying my recipe- I'm so happy to hear it will be your go-to.