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A stack of chewy oatmeal cookies with pastel chocolate candies and white chocolate chips on a white plate.
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Easter Oatmeal Cookies

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg s
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 3 cups old -fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup pastel candy-coated chocolate pieces
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • In a stand mixer or large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Gradually incorporate the dry flour mixture into the wet butter mixture on low speed until just combined.
  • Fold in the rolled oats, pastel chocolate candies, and white chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed.
  • Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (approximately 2 tablespoons per cookie) onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the centers still appear slightly soft.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.