Give traditional oatmeal cookies a cinnamon twist. These Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies are sure to wake up your taste buds with an extra kick of flavor.
I originally shared this recipe in 2013. I've recently updated this post with additional information, including a recipe card complete with nutritional information, but the recipe itself has remained unchanged.
**Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions, complete ingredient measurements, and nutritional information for making Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies is available at the end of this post. OR you can hit the "jump to recipe" button (found above) to be taken directly to the recipe.
The ingredient list:
- butter (I always use salted)
- granulated sugar
- light brown sugar (dark brown sugar may be used)
- eggs
- pure vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- kosher salt
- quick cooking oats
- cinnamon imperels (aka red hot) candy
Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- large bowl and a hand mixer or stand mixer
- spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
- medium cookie scoop
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- cooling rack
- kitchen timer
- air tight cookie container
How this recipe came to be:
With oatmeal cookies being one of my all-time favorite cookies and cinnamon being one of my all-time favorite holiday tastes, I decided to combine the two into one deliciously flavorful Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie.
Trust me. They're delicious!!
Why this recipe works:
These are crispy, crunchy, cinnamony (if that's even a word), and packed with great oatmeal flavor.
They're everything a holiday cookie should be!
How many cookies does this recipe make?
4½ dozen, 2½" cookies.
Can the cinnamon red hot candy be left out of this recipe?
Yes, but IMHO, that's what makes these cookies so special and unique.
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However, if you do want to leave them out, but still want a hit of cinnamon flavor, feel free to mix in 1½ teaspoons of ground cinnamon to the batter before baking.
Can these cookies be frozen after baking?
Yes.
Store them in an air-tight freezer container and freeze them for up to 3 months.
Additional Christmas treats and cookies you'll also enjoy:
*Chocolate Peppermint Holly Berry Cupcakes (shown below, and featured in the video)
These festive and charming Holly Berry Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends this holiday season!
*Peppermint Shortbread Cookies Dipped in Chocolate (not shown)
These Peppermint Shortbread Cookies will be the star of any cookie platter. They’re all dressed up and ready to party!
*Decorated Gingerbread Trees and Snowflakes (shown below)
The simple white royal icing design for these Gingerbread Trees and Snowflake cookies really stands out against the brown of the gingerbread. They’re stunning AND delicious!!
*Fried Rosette Snowflake Cookies (not shown)
Part of the fun of eating a Fried Rosette Snowflake Cookie is the dusting of confectioners sugar that will inevitably snow down the front of your shirt as you crunch into these crispy little holiday treats. There’s no way around it, so just give in and let it snow!
*Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies (shown below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!
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Printable Recipe Card
RED HOT CINNAMON OATMEAL COOKIES
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick-cook oats
- 2 cups cinnamon imperials candy (aka red hots)
Instructions
- -Preheat oven to 350-degrees Fahrenheit.
- -In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars.
- -Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and add the vanilla.
- -Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, and oats until just combined.
- -Stir in the cinnamon candies.
- -Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- -Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned.
- -Remove to a baking rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
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Kirn says
I've been making these for a year and a half now, following your recipe. They are a clear winner. I've been asked by someone "If I buy the ingredients will you make them for me?" My senior center loves them! I've just received a cardiac stent a few days ago. I've just made up the batter and in a few days when I'm stronger I'll be delivering these to the Cardiac Cath team as a BIG thank you. This is the best recipe ever!
Renée says
This is the sweetest comment, Kim!
I'm sorry you've had to have a stent, but I trust it will be helpful for you.
Thank you for taking these cookies to the team at the hospital. I hope they
enjoy them as much as you do.
Wishing you continued good health!
Renee 🙂
Kirn says
I just made these today. I, too, thought the 2 cups of candy might be too much but I followed the recipe. They're absolutely fantastic! They'll be going to a bake sale this next weekend and I have no doubt they'll fly off the table. Thanks so much!
Renée says
Thanks, Kirn!
I'm sure they'll be a hit with the lucky bake sale buyer.
Thank you for reminding me of this recipe. It's been on my blog for a long time.
I'll need to revisit this post and give it some updating with new photos and such.
Thanks so much!
Renee
Becki says
I finally tried these today (after saving it last December when I ran across it!) and would definitely make some changes to the recipe. They are good, but 2 cups of the candies is WAY too much. I put in the first cup, mixed it in and knew I didn't need more than that. As it is, even that much created spots where they all melted together and make that part of the cookie hard. Even just 3/4 of a cup might do. I would also recommend not baking them for 15 minutes. Most cookies take only 10-12 minutes, and these were no different. It took me two pans of cookies to figure out that they need only 10 minutes... with three minutes sitting on the tray. The first two trays are still edible but are very hard.
Renée says
Hi, Becky!
Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you were able to tailor this recipe to suit your preferences.
Thank you for visiting, and for making this recipe.
Take good care,
Renee
Shirley Turnbo says
Love your receipes
Renée says
Thank you, Shirley! I love bringing them to you too 🙂
Renee Goerger says
Thank you, Paula! The mug was painted last year and seemed like a fun addition to this post. Glad you liked it.
01VanillaBean01 says
Cute glass mugs for Kate! I love a good oatmeal cookie. Adding cinnamon imperials to the recipe certainly make these a festive treat and not just for Santa!