We have all had them.
Garbage Cookies.
Everything Cookies.
They are one of my all time favorites. But they could be better right? 🙂
I love to tweek things in the search of the most fabulous wonderful yummy scrumptious cookie ever.
Start with a basic oatmeal cookie recipe.
(FYI this is the BEST basic oatmeal cookie recipe you will ever try hands down. HUGE flavor.)
These cookies are no fail. Add whatever YOU like!
- 1 1/2 c flour
- 3/4 c white sugar
- 3/4 c brown sugar
- 3/4 c shortening
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp. allspice
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 1/2 c whole oats
- Heat oven to 350 degrees
In medium bowl sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and all spice. In separate large bowl, cream together shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine well.
Add flour mixture to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Then add oats, cranberries, and chocolate if you so desire.
- Use 1/4 cup and scoop onto cookie sheet... you should get about 6 per sheet.
- Bake for at least 8 minutes, but most likely will bake for 12 depending on your stove.
To this add whatever you love!
I like to combine a 1/2 cup of rich and creamy organic peanut butter.
Then the really fun stuff.
And there is more.
I also had Heath chips.
And walnuts. (sometimes, and just for everyone else. *I* dont like nuts in cookies!)
And mini caramels.
These cookies are no fail. Add whatever YOU like!
You can also check here to get my SUPER easy version.
Have fun baking!
clean-out-the-cabinet cookies. awesome. 🙂
I have a very similar recipe to these, and I like to add rice crispies, becasue them have such a satisfying crunch, and for those who like (personally not me) coconut works in to cookies like these really well
great pictures!
OMG… I made these last night, and I think this is my new favorte cookie recipe!!! Wow! Seriously… big puffy heart love! Thanks for the recipe. Oh, and I used dark and white chocolate chips, M&M’s, and butterscotch chips – delish!
I’m from Malaysia… firstly, I’m not into baking, but when I came across your blog, I fell in love in baking now. As a Muslim, now we are having our fasting month, Ramadhan and less than 2 weeks, we will celebrate Eid. So, I think I would try bake this kind of cookie and involve my 2 girls. This would be fun… Thanks a lot for sharing this with us, Amanda. 🙂
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I have noticed that you use shortening in all your cookie recipes instead of butter. I would think that butter gives a better flavor than shortening.
Holy crap, Amanda! I just saw what happened to your oven. I would totally be rocking back and forth on the floor. I love Garbage/Monster/Ranger cookies, and the photos are great!
I love cookies that have lots of goodies in them! These look big and chewy and delicious.
Yum, these look delicious…and, since you say this is the best oatmeal cookie recipe, now I will definitely have to try them!!
Holy crap, Amanda! I just saw what happened to your oven. I would totally be rocking back and forth on the floor. I love Garbage/Monster/Ranger cookies, and the photos are great!
Holy crap, Amanda! I just saw what happened to your oven. I would totally be rocking back and forth on the floor. I love Garbage/Monster/Ranger cookies, and the photos are great!
A fun cookie to make and enjoy! The cookies and photos look great.
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We call them Dishpan Cookies. 😉
This makes me want to bake cookies, right now. Well as soon as they turn the water back on an the plumber moves out of the kitchen!
You had me at the first picture!
I searched for this theme! I just had my first Compost Cookie from Momofuku last week (along with Fruity Cereal Milk). Personally, I prefered the Cornflake Cookie. But my kids were crazy for the Compost. I’m sure they would think these are the tops! Lovely photos!
Amanda, I’ve made these before, and they have turned out great, but tonight they were a flop! 🙁 The batter seemed thin, and they are spreading out really thin on the pan. I used margarine instead of shortening. Do you think that could have made a big difference?
I like this,Holy crap, Amanda! I just saw what happened to your oven. I would totally be rocking back and forth on the floor. I love Garbage/Monster/Ranger cookies, and the photos are great!GooD Luck.
I just had my first Compost Cookie from Momofuku last week (along with Fruity Cereal Milk). Personally, I prefered the Cornflake Cookie. But my kids were crazy for the Compost. I’m sure they would think these are the tops! Lovely photos!
I LOVE making your quick mix version when we need a desert for one of the kids activites. They are always a HUGE hit. <3 you!
Adding Heath bits…genius! I’ve got to try the cookie base. Looks amazing.
I can always come here and find inspiring recipes!!!! My daughter JUST requested oatmeal cookies the other day, and now I have found THE perfect recipe!! Thanks again!!!!!!!
Two questions: Can you substitute butter for the shortening? Also, do you have/need to add peanut butter to the recipe? I always love these monster cookie recipes, but they all call for peanut butter! We don’t like peanut butter in our cookies 🙂
Thank you!
Yes, you can substitute butter for shortening, but you might have a flatter, less light cookie. (Will taste great!) and no, you do not need any peanut butter!
Thank you!!!
Can I use butter instead if shortening?
These cookies look delicious! I vote that, instead of calling them “garbage cookies”, call them “treasure cookies”!
These cookies look delicious! I vote that, instead of calling them “garbage cookies”, call them “treasure cookies”!