Gerry Lefevers Famous Oatmeal Cookies
Get ready to fall in love with Gerry Lefevers Famous Oatmeal Cookies—a timeless treat bursting with the warm, comforting flavors of brown sugar, cinnamon, and pure vanilla. These perfectly soft and chewy cookies are made with wholesome old-fashioned oats and can be customized with sweet raisins or crunchy walnuts for an extra pop of texture and flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this classic recipe is a must-have for any dessert lover. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or treating yourself, these golden-edged oatmeal cookies are the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Discover why they’ve earned their “famous” title, and bring a touch of homemade nostalgia to your cookie jar!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the old-fashioned oats, and if using, fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy the delightful chewy goodness of Gerry Lefevers Famous Oatmeal Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.2 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2697 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 714.6 g | 260% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.2 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 347.3 g | ||
| Protein | 81.6 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 542 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 28.5 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 3115 mg | 66% | |
*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.
