Desperation Cookies
When cravings strike and your pantry is bare, Desperation Cookies come to the rescue with their simple yet satisfying recipe. Made with pantry staples like rolled oats, all-purpose flour, and a balance of brown and granulated sugars, these cookies are a quick and versatile treat ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for last-minute indulgence, they offer endless customization with optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, raisins, or nuts. Melted butter ensures a soft, chewy texture, while the golden edges add just the right amount of crispiness. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or enjoying them solo, these one-bowl, no-chill cookies will become your go-to for cozy, homemade comfort. Keywords: easy cookies recipe, pantry ingredients, chewy oatmeal cookies, customizable cookies, quick dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup butter (or margarine, melted)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cup optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, or coconut flakes)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until the sugars are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Add the vanilla extract and egg to the wet mixture and whisk again until well incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until a dough forms.
Fold in the optional mix-ins of your choice, if using (e.g., chocolate chips, raisins, or nuts).
Scoop about 1 to 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain slightly soft.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.9 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.7 g | 404% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 458 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 2735 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 327.3 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 161.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1070 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
