We are back on the cookie bandwagon and these oats cookies have a good dose of cinnamon and cashews and raisins and offer a guilt free option to those who few guilty about eating cookies. Though in my opinion it does not make sense to feel guilt or any negative emotion when you eat. Enjoy what you eat and have fun, especially cookies. These cookies work for people of all ages, be it adults or kids. It can be whipped up in a jiffy and is perfect for a quick snack when you don’t know what to make.
I love to bake these cookies along with my daughter. She enjoys measuring out ingredients and mixing the dough. It is a good activity when I teach her different things like maths, science and we enjoy the process immensely. I truly believe baking is a necessary skill for kids since it is a beautiful mix of the important concepts of mathematics, science and art. If left to me, I would certainly include it as part of a regular school curriculum. But till that happens, I strongly urge all of you to bake with kids while teaching them in a fun way to understand and retain basic critical concepts. Happy Baking!
Why I like these oats cookies?
The oats cookies have a nice chewy texture with a lovely bite from the cashews. These cookies do not need any chilling time and is a quick fix for an evening snack or to fill the quite dreadful snack box for school. I also like these cookies since I replace the cinnamon and cashew and it turns into a whole new kind of cookie with minimal effort. I am a fan of the chewy fudge type cookies as against the airy light ones and this one fits the bill perfectly.
For other cookie recipes check out the classic Chocochip Cookies, The Indian delight, Nankhatai and Rose scented hazelnut cookies
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Oats Cinnamon Cookies
Equipment
- OTG or MIcrowave Oven to bake
Ingredients
- 120 gms Instant oats
- 105 gms Sugar
- 20 pieces Cashewnuts, broken
- 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 90-95 gms Unsalted butter
- 1 Pinch of Salt
- 1-2 tbsp Milk, if needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C and line a baking tray with parchment
- In a bowl, mix the oats, sugar, cinnamon, cashewnuts and salt
- Add 85gms of butter and mix all the ingredients together to form a smooth dough. If the dough is dry then add butter at 5 gms at a time
- Add 1-2 tbsp of milk, if needed to make it into a smooth dough
- Divide the dough into 16 portions and roll each portion into a ball shape
- Place the dough balls on the baking tray and slightly press them down to flatten each of them
- Bake for 15-17 minutes or till the cookies start browning
- Cool the cookies on the tray for 10 minutes and then on a cooling rack
- Store in an air tight container and enjoy with a glass of milk
Notes
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I so agree on that point Sowmya. When we go all the way to bake, why feel guilty about it. Unless one has some dietary restrictions, one shouldn’t compromise…these cookies look very good.
Wow, thats awesome to add cinnamon to usual oats cookies, feel like munching some. Would love to have anytime of the day.
I totally agree to you too… eating shouldn’t come with any negative feelings. It is just about how you manage your food to accomodate your cravings… 🙂 These cookies look chewy and mouthful…
Oats cookies are a best snack for kids and my son will even have it for breakfast! It looks so good.
I agree that emotions play an important role while eating anything 🙂 and while
I am typing this comment, am munching on thenkuzhal just AFTER lunch 🙂 and taking ur advice , now won’t feel guilty about it 😉🤣! The cookies look fab and perfect with a cup of tea / coffee
Oat cookies with cinnamon flavor sound fabulous. And the cashews add a nice crunch.
I love cookies that rise up like this as opposed to spreading out. Very pretty to look at.
Totally agree with you that we have to enjoy what we eat and not feel guilty. Those cookies with oats and cashews sound delicious.
Cookies with oats, cinnamon and cashew looks yum and delicious. The crust has such a perfect texture.
Beautifully baked guilt-free cookies!! So nutritious and yumm for kids as well as for grownups!!
Cookies look inviting, i agree on that dreadful school snack box. love the ingredients oats and cashewnuts, chewy and nutty!!!
In cookie making it is always advised to cream sugar and butter first until frothy. The body helps dry ingredients bind in smoothly. These are lovely. Oats are fabulous in cookie mixtures. You also may add orange zest. The two go together wonderfully. Tip: If you like cookies crispy on the outside and crumbly from the inside.. once you turn off your oven 3 minutes earlier leave the cookies in the oven and oven door ajar. I place a mitten in between. This method will create the outer crust keeping the inside soft and delicious.
I mix oats and whole wheat flours together spice the mixture with freshly ground cardamom then shape to oblongs and dip one side in sesame seeds then bake as regular using that method. Addictive I tell ya! Happy Baking 👋🏻
Thank you for your comment. Baking is truly addictive….so many ways to get such delicious results