Who loves Starbucks? I do! I do! I rarely eat their sweets and treats because most of them are pretty high in calories. Their Outrageous Oatmeal Cookies are so stinking good! And guess what? I’ve got the realoatmeal cookie recipe from Starbucks for you today!
These oatmeal cookies are so good, they turn kids and adults alike that don’t like oatmeal cookies into oatmeal cookie lovers.
A few years ago, when Starbucks went all natural with their food items, they passed out a few recipes. In fact, I gave you the Starbucks Banana Bread recipe a while go. I snagged up the recipes. Truth be told, I had never tried the Outrageous Oatmeal Cookie at a Starbucks. I’m not normally a huge oatmeal cookie fan, but I decided to give them a try. They were good!
Until this week, my kids had never tried this recipe. Hmmm…that doesn’t really make sense, does it? In the past, I made the cookies up and froze them in little cookie dough balls in the freezer. Then late at night when the kids had gone to bed and Mommy wanted a little something sweet to eat, one of those cookie dough balls gets popped into the toaster oven and voila…fresh, hot, delicious cookie for Mommy.
Since I love cooking with my kids and “Cook Together” is one of the activities in my summer activities for kids printable, we decided to make these cookies together this week and share them with you. It is all part of my ideas of making this a Real Summer of Fun. You can see all the other summer fun ideas for you and your kids in this post.
When my girls and I cook together, we make sure everyone gets a turn. My kids learned to be good cooks at a young age because I would let them do quite a bit in the kitchen. My oldest daughter, who is 13, can cook a meal entirely on her own and has been able to do so for a year or two now. My youngest daughter, who is 8, is well on her way as well.
Apparently making oatmeal cookies together during exam week is hilarious. Or I’m just an exceptionally funny mom. I’m going to vote for tired, stressed child. Making cookies together was a good break from studying. 🙂
Using a small scoop (affiliate link) is a great way to make the cookies all about the same size as well as let kids help with this part. They love the scooping, or at least my kids do.
By using the small scoop, you are also making the cookies way smaller than they do at Starbucks and that means the cookies have a lot less calories per cookie. I like that.
So, I told you how I put these in the freezer and make one when I want something sweet at night.
In order to do that, I place a small amount of the raisin topping (a smaller amount than if I’m cooking them immediately) on top of the cookie dough. The cookie dough balls get placed on a plate that has been lined with parchment paper. Pop that in the freezer. Once the dough balls are frozen, you can place them in a freezer zipper bag and just cook the number you need rather than a whole batch.
It is a fun way to get fresh, hot cookies anytime and not have the work of making a whole batch of cookies.
If you are making your cookies when you mix up the dough, you will want to press 1 teaspoon of the raisin mixture into the cookie dough before cooking the cookies.
Don’t they look amazing? This time of year, I like them with a Chai Tea latte. I just happened to have to get one to photograph this post. Don’t you feel sorry for me? Lol!
Below, I have the full recipe with the directions for cooking the oatmeal cookie recipe immediately as well as the adaptation for storing them in the freezer to cook at a later date.
I think you will really enjoy the cookies. I also think that if you give these a try as a cooking with yourkid’s activity, you will have some fun. I’m not sure if you will have as much fun as my daughter did, because I’m just that funny ;-), but I bet you will have some fun.
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FAQs
Ingredients. oatmeal (water, whole grain oatmeal [whole grain rolled oats, whole grain steel cut oats, whole grain oat flour, salt, calcium carbonate, guar gum].
Why are my oatmeal cookies gummy? ›
Adding too many eggs can result in gummy, cake-like cookies. Adding too few eggs can result in dry, crumbly cookies.
Why did my oatmeal cookies turn out hard? ›
Not Enough Moisture: Ensure you're using the right amount of butter in your recipe and that it's at the correct temperature (softened not melted) when you start. Oatmeal cookies require more moisture to stay soft. Consider adding an extra egg yolk or a touch of milk to your dough to enhance moisture content.
Why are my oatmeal cookies fluffy? ›
The water creates steam, causing the cookies to puff. Low protein flours, such as cake flour, absorb less water, leaving excess water to create steam, which causes the cookies to puff. Unless the recipe directs otherwise, use a national brand of all-purpose flour.
Is Starbucks oatmeal made with water or milk? ›
A regular (i.e. not-as-awesome) Starbucks oatmeal comes with steamed water as its base. So instead, ask your barista to supercharge this component by adding the milk of your choice (soy and almond milk work too, for you non-dairy folks).
Is Starbucks oatmeal good for diabetics? ›
Plain oatmeal
"Leave all the sides off except for the nut mix (if you like nuts) and sweeten with a low-calorie sweetener or cinnamon. This diabetes-friendly version of oats is about 30 grams of carbohydrates.
Why do my oatmeal cookies taste bitter? ›
Rancid oxidized oil gets those bitter soapy flavors. I pick the oil over the baking soda because there is hardly any baking soda in these cookies! But a fair bit of oil.
Why do oatmeal cookies taste so good? ›
Brown sugar adds the perfect caramelized sweetness. Sea salt offsets the sweet sugar and raisins. Cinnamon and vanilla extract give them that delicious warm, spiced oatmeal cookie flavor. Coconut oil or melted butter adds moisture and richness.
Do oatmeal cookies go bad? ›
Information. Bakery or homemade cookies can be stored at room temperature two to three weeks or two months in the refrigerator. Cookies retain their quality when stored in the freezer for eight to 12 months.
What is the secret ingredient to keep cookies soft? ›
If you enjoy your cookies soft and chewy, chances are likely the recipe contains a common ingredient that serves a very specific purpose. No, it's not granulated sugar, nor the butter. It's not the egg, all-purpose flour, or even the vanilla extract. The simple, yet oh-so-necessary component is cornstarch.
To extend the shelf life of products, many bakers use specially formulated enzymes for preservation. These naturally occurring protein compounds can keep baked goods soft while preventing crumbling and staling.
How do you moisten oatmeal cookie dough? ›
Dry – “Dry” or “Crumbly” dough is a product of over-mixing or using too much of any ingredient during the mixing process. This can be reversed by adding one to two tablespoons of liquid (water, milk or softened butter) to your mix.
Can I use baking powder instead of baking soda in oatmeal cookies? ›
First, we substituted baking powder for baking soda. The baking powder gave the dough more lift, which in turn made the cookies less dense and a bit chewier. Second, we eliminated the cinnamon recommended not only in the Quaker Oats recipe but in lots of other recipes.
Is baking soda or baking powder better for oatmeal cookies? ›
Include both baking powder and baking soda ~ Many oatmeal cookie recipes call for just baking soda in the batter. Adding baking powder, too, gives more rise to the cookies and creates a really nice soft-and-chewy middle. The amount of dough used for each cookie definitely matters in making these the best cookies, too.
How can I make my cookies fluffier instead of flat? ›
Melted butter incorporates more easily into the dough, creating a more cohesive and pliable dough. Use a mixture of baking powder and baking soda as leavening agents. Baking powder provides lift and helps create a fluffy texture, while baking soda helps to densify the cookie and create a chewier texture.
What is Starbucks oatmeal? ›
A blend of rolled and steel-cut whole-grain oats to customize any way you want with a selection of toppings: dried fruit, nut medley, brown sugar, agave or blueberries. - VEGETARIAN. 160 calories, 0g sugar, 2.5g fat.
Does Starbucks oatmeal have added sugar? ›
1. Classic Whole Grain Oatmeal. By most standards the classic oatmeal, which is high in fiber and low in sodium and saturated fat and contains no added sugar, is the healthiest breakfast item on Starbucks' menu — it also happens to be one of the best tasting.
What are the ingredients in Starbucks overnight oats? ›
Overnight Oats [Coconut Milk (Coconut Milk (Coconut, Water), Guar Gum), Cooked Steel Cut Oats, Sugar, Cooked Red Quinoa, Water, Chia Seeds], Strawberries, Almonds, Coconut. May Contain:wheat, Soy.
What is the Oatmilk that Starbucks uses? ›
Starbucks uses Oatly Barista Edition oat milk. This is a brand of oat milk that is specially formulated for making coffee drinks. It has a creamy and foamy texture, and it does not separate or curdle when mixed with hot coffee.
(affiliate link) is a great way to make the cookies all about the same size as well as let kids help with this part. They love the scooping, or at least my kids do.
