These Valentine’s Day oatmeal cutout cookies are a delightful treat perfect for celebrating love. Made with wholesome oats and a touch of sweetness, they are both delicious and fun to decorate.
The recipe is simple and allows for creativity with various shapes and icing designs. Ideal for baking with loved ones, these cookies will surely impress.
Sweet Oatmeal Cutout Cookies for Valentine’s Day
These oatmeal cutout cookies are soft and chewy, featuring a blend of oats, flour, and sugar. The dough can be rolled out and cut into heart shapes, making them perfect for Valentine’s Day. The recipe yields about 24 cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Icing and sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out heart shapes.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the cutout cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on a wire rack.
- Decorate: Once cooled, decorate the cookies with icing and sprinkles as desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
