Take classic Oatmeal Walnut Cookies to the next level by dipping them in white chocolate! These cookies are chewy with just the right amount of sweetness.
Oatmeal cookies have to be one of my favorite cookies. I like them chewy with crispy edges, sweet with a hint of salt. I have to say I am not a fan of oatmeal raisin cookies though. Nothing is worse than taking a big ole bite out of what you thought was a chocolate chip cookie, only to find out it is actually oatmeal raisin.
I’ve made these oatmeal cookies dozens of times but I’ve never dipped them in white chocolate before or added walnuts. About a month ago James went on a healthy eating kick and bought a huge bag of walnuts to snack on… that lasted about two days and I was left with a pound of walnuts in the pantry.
What’s Needed for Oatmeal Walnut Cookies?
To make these white chocolate oatmeal cookies, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Butter
- Eggs
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Old-Fashioned oats
- Chopped walnuts
- White chocolate chips
How to Make Oatmeal Walnut Cookies
- Beat butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Add dry ingredients, followed by the walnuts.
- Drop by the teaspoonful into a small bowl of sugar, coat, and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 375F for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool, then dip half of each cookie into a bowl of melted white chocolate.
Can I Use Instant Oats?
You need to use rolled (old-fashioned) oats for this recipe. Quick oats might work, but old-fashioned is best.
Can I Freeze Oatmeal Cookies?
Of course! Let them cool to room temperature, then seal in a freezer bag. You should probably wait to dip them in white chocolate until you thaw them.
Tips for Making the Best Oatmeal Cookies
- The walnuts were a good addition to these cookies, but they would also be good with pecans. Or, they are just as delicious without nuts. Don’t skimp on the white chocolate though… I don’t think I’ll ever make them without it again.
- Be careful when melting the white chocolate. I melt it in the microwave at 15-second intervals and stir between blasts. White chocolate tends to seize up, so watch it closely!
- You can easily transform these into oatmeal walnut chocolate chip cookies by adding chocolate chips to the dough.
More Easy Cookie Recipes:
- Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
- Chewy Chocolate Cookies
- Brown Sugar Cookies
- Salted Caramel Cookies
- Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups instant oats
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Beat butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Add dry ingredients and blend well.
- Mix in walnuts.
- Drop by teaspoonful into small bowl of sugar, coat and place on ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 375ºF for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool and then dip half of each cookie into a medium sized bowl of melted white chocolate.
- Place cookies on parchment paper to set.
