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    Home » Recipes » Baking

    Easy Cinnamon Oat Cookies Recipe

    Published: Jul 23, 2024 · Modified: Sep 26, 2024 by Beth Sachs · 18 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

    Enjoy the warm, comforting taste of these chunky cinnamon oat cookies. Chewy and lightly spiced, they make a perfect treat for any time of day. Plus, they’re ready in just 15 minutes!

    Cinnamon cookies stacked up on a baking tray.

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    These tasty cinnamon oatmeal cookies are a staple in our home. Perfect for a quick snack or lunchbox treat, they’re also great for picnics.

    Loaded with wholesome oats, warm cinnamon, and just the right sweetness, you can easily customise them with your favourite nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips!

    👩‍🍳 Love cookies? Try my banana oat cookies, easy ginger cookies or jammy Empire biscuits too!

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Top Tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 🧊 Suitable for freezing?
    • ❓ FAQS
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    1. Made with just a few ingredients, these cinnamon oat cookies are quick and easy—perfect for when you’re short on time.
    2. No fancy ingredients needed! They use pantry staples like flour, oats, butter, and sugar, so you can whip them up anytime.
    3. These cookies freeze well, allowing you to make a big batch and store them for later.
    4. Packed with complex carbs from oats, they provide lasting energy and just the right sweetness to satisfy cravings.
    5. While delicious on their own, you can easily customise them by adding nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips for a unique twist.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients for cinnamon cookies.

    Cinnamon - the star ingredient in this recipe and gives these oatmeal cinnamon cookies their warm and comforting flavour. It's a popular spice in baking and known for its fragrant and slightly sweet taste.

    Butter - use unsalted butter and bring it up to room temperature before using it in the recipe.

    Sugar - caster sugar or golden caster sugar can be used in this recipe, depending on your preference.

    Golden Syrup - is a key ingredient in this recipe and gives the cookies a lovely chewy texture. If you don't have golden syrup on hand, honey can be used as a substitute.

    Vanilla Extract - is used to add flavour to the cookies and give them a warm and comforting aroma. You could also use vanilla bean paste.

    Self-Raising Flour - contains baking powder, which helps to leaven the cookie dough and create a tender light texture.

    Bicarbonate of Soda - for texture.

    Oats - the main ingredient in these cookies which provide a hearty and wholesome texture. Rolled porridge oats are used in this recipe to give the cookies a chunky texture,

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan/350°F/Gas 4) and line two baking trays with baking paper.

    Two: In a saucepan, heat the butter, sugar, and golden syrup over low to medium heat, stirring until fully melted.

    Three: Add the self-raising flour, oats, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the melted mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.

    Four: Scoop heaped teaspoons of the cookie mixture onto the baking trays, leaving space between each. Bake for 10 minutes. Once out of the oven, gently press them down flat with a wide spatula. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

    Step by step photo instructions for making cinnamon cookies.

    Top Tips

    • Leave at least 5cm of space between the cookies on the baking tray, as they will spread while baking.
    • Use non-stick baking paper to line your trays to prevent the cookies from sticking.
    • Avoid overbaking the cookies; they should be slightly golden brown around the edges and soft in the middle. Overbaking can make them dry and hard.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the cinnamon cookies as snacks with a cup of tea or glass of milk, or pack them into lunchboxes and picnic hampers for a delicious energy-boosting treat.

    We also like to use these oatmeal cinnamon cookies to make ice cream sandwiches with homemade no churn honeycomb ice cream.

    📖 Variations

    There are many ways you could customise these oat cinnamon cookies. Here are a few ideas:

    • Add a handful (about 50g) of raisins, sultana's, chopped dried apricots or chocolate chips to the mixture (at the same time as the flour).
    • For a chewier texture, use soft light brown sugar instead of caster sugar.
    • Grate in the zest of an orange for cinnamon orange cookies.
    • Replace 25g of the flour with 25g of cocoa powder for chocolate cinnamon cookies.
    • Add chopped pecan nuts or walnuts to the cookie mixture for added crunch and texture.

    🥡 Storage

    The cookies can be kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

    🧊 Suitable for freezing?

    Why not make a double batch and freeze half for another day? Allow the cookies to cool down completely before placing them into a freezer safe container and freezing for up to 3 months.

    Cinnamon Oat Cookies on a wire rack.

    ❓ FAQS

    Are oat cookies a healthy snack?

    The oats provide fibre and protein, helping keep tummies nice and full until dinner time. They also provide a slow release form of energy.

    Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats in cookies?

    Rolled oats and quick cook oats are usually interchangeable in recipes. Rolled oats will give a chunkier textured cookie but they will taste exactly the same.

    How soft should cookies be when they come out of the oven?

    After 10 minutes the cookies should be golden brown around the edge but still soft in the centre. The cookies will firm up upon cooling. Leave the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, before using a fish slice to transfer them to a wire rack.

    😋Related recipes

    More oat based treats to try!

    • Peanut Butter Flapjacks
    • Golden Syrup Cookies
    • Chocolate Chip Flapjacks
    • Peanut Butter Porridge (vegan)
    • Homemade Peanut Butter Granola
    • Oat Flour Banana Bread
    • Apple Pie Overnight Oats
    • Melting Moments Biscuits

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    Recipe

    A stack of cinnamon cookies.
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    5 from 19 votes

    Cinnamon Oat Cookies

    Chunky cinnamon oat cookies are perfect with a cup of tea or a glass of cold milk. With just a handful of pantry ingredients, you can enjoy warm, fresh cookies in just 15 minutes!
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American, British
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 15
    Calories 124kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Large Saucepan
    • Baking Sheets
    • Baking Paper
    • Wooden Spoon

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 100 g Butter unsalted
    • 100 g Caster Sugar or use light brown sugar for a chewier cookie
    • 2 tablespoon Golden Syrup or use runny honey
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • 100 g Self Raising Flour
    • 100 g Oats rolled oats for a chunky texture
    • 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°c (160 fan/ 350F/ Gas 4) and line 2 large baking sheets with baking paper.
    • Place the butter, sugar and golden syrup in a saucepan and melt on a low-medium heat. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
      100 g Butter, 100 g Caster Sugar, 2 tablespoon Golden Syrup
    • Add the flour, oats, bicarbonate of soda, vanilla extract and cinnamon and stir until a soft dough forms.
      ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 2 teaspoon Cinnamon, 100 g Self Raising Flour, 100 g Oats, 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
    • Scoop heaped teaspoons of the cookie mixture onto the baking trays, leaving space between each. Bake for 10 minutes. Once out of the oven, gently press them down flat with a wide spatula. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

    Notes

    Variations: There are many ways to vary the basic oatmeal cinnamon cookie mixture, here are a few ideas:
    • Add a handful (about 50g) of raisins, sultana's, chopped dried apricots or chocolate chips to the mixture (at the same time as the flour).
    • For a chewier texture, use soft light brown sugar instead of caster sugar.
    • Grate in the zest of an orange for cinnamon orange cookies.
    • Replace 25g of the flour with 25g of cocoa powder for chocolate cinnamon cookies.
    • Add chopped pecan nuts or walnuts to the cookie mixture for added crunch and texture.
     
    Freezing: The cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
     
    Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Cinnamon Oat Cookies
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    124
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    4
    g
    6
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    85
    mg
    4
    %
    Potassium
     
    37
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    20
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    9
    g
    10
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    4
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    15
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Carrie Robinson

      February 04, 2021 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum! I just love how simple this recipe is. 🙂

      Reply
    2. Catherine

      February 04, 2021 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      So simple and so delicious too! What a wonderful cookie to make to have something a little sweet on hand. I'd love even in the morning with a cup of tea or coffee!

      Reply
    3. Gail Montero

      February 04, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      I am all for cookies for breakfast! My family will gobble these yummy treats!

      Reply
    4. Katie Beck

      February 04, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      So I am absolutely going to make these, but we don't have golden syrup (at least that I have ever found) in Chicago - would honey or corn syrup be a good alternative?

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        February 04, 2021 at 6:28 pm

        Honey would work great Katie

        Reply
    5. Toni

      February 04, 2021 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      This is really good! My kids loved every bite on these cookies!

      Reply
    6. Chris Collins

      February 04, 2021 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always on the hunt for new cookie recipes and these look right up my street! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    7. Genevieve | Fitty Foodlicious

      February 04, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      I love oatmeal cookies! They are a family favorite around here. These look delicious!

      Reply
    8. Beth

      February 04, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      My kids are going to love this recipe! I can't wait to give this a try! I'm so excited!

      Reply
    9. Sara Welch

      February 04, 2021 at 8:44 pm

      5 stars
      Whipped up a batch of these this afternoon and they didn't disappoint! So easy and delicious; exactly what I needed to cure my sweet tooth!

      Reply
    10. Denay DeGuzman

      February 04, 2021 at 9:58 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter made a double batch of these delicious cookies! I'm chopping down on one now as I rate this recipe.

      Reply
    11. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      February 05, 2021 at 9:17 am

      5 stars
      I love these! So great than you can make these so easily and that they are ready to eat in 15 minutes - perfect.

      Reply
    12. Kushigalu

      February 05, 2021 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      Love how simple this recipe is. These oatmeal cookies looks amazing.

      Reply
      • Jayne

        December 09, 2023 at 6:32 pm

        5 stars
        These are so good. I struggle with "cookies" as I like a crunchy biscuit. I added raisins and baked for an extra 3 minutes. I only baked them 2 days ago and have been asked to make them again tomorrow. I highly recommend trying these. This is also the first biscuit recipe I have made that gives the correct yield. 15 beautiful treats, thank you.

        Reply
    13. Anjali

      February 05, 2021 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      I've made these cookies a few times and they turn out great every time!! Perfect for a mid afternoon pick-me-up with my cup of tea!

      Reply
    14. Valerie

      February 05, 2021 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      These cookies look and sound delicious! I love freshly baked cookies nd these would go great with a cup of fresh, hot coffee.

      Reply
    15. Dannii

      February 05, 2021 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      I love oatmeal cookies, as oats are a breakfast item, so I can eat oats for breakfast 🙂

      Reply
    16. Anonymous

      November 11, 2023 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are so cinnamony and a great texture! I used light brown sugar. Just a tip, I noticed that the recipe says to add chocolate chips at the same time as the flour if you’re using them, but if I was adding them then I’d let the mixture cool completely so that they don’t melt.

      Reply
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