Whenever I think about the food I used to eat as a kid, it’s the simple and rustic types of food which comes to mind. My mother and father both were great cooks, and still are, but as we all know, progress brings change and change brings the end of how we once did things. It’s been many, many years since I’ve had a cookie like this and when I thought of it a few weeks back, I made it my mission to track down the recipe. Once I was able to do that, I adjusted it just slightly to fit my own personal tastes.
Home was Newfoundland. And the traditions in Newfoundland were strong and steadfast. The kitchen was most certainly the heart of the home and still is for most people who still live there. Food was simple and family and friends were plentiful. People worked hard and toiled endlessly to provide for their families. Neighbours were kind, town support was vast, and pride radiated. It’s the memories of that life many years ago which invokes my desire to retire to a small Newfoundland village. Luckily, John.e is on board with the idea and he also looks forward to the day when we can leave the city behind and take pleasures in the more important things in life.
Keeping these home-style recipes alive and a part of my present life, allows me to manage the stresses of living in a fast-paced city. I know that someday, I’ll return to my roots and bring these types of recipes back “home” with me.
Cinnamon Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose unbleached flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup salted butter, cold, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups instant rolled oats
- 1/2 cup half and half milk
Instructions
- Sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and salt into a large bowl.
- Either by hand, or by pulsing in a food processor, add the cubed butter and work into the dry ingredients. Do not over mix.
- Transfer mixture into a large bowl if you had used a food processor.
- Add in the milk and the rolled oats.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir in the oats and the milk until a dough forms.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 1/4-1/2 inch thickness.
- Using a cookie cutter of your choice, cut out the shapes. (Re-roll the leftover dough and cut more cookies. Continue to use the dough until it's all used up.)
- Place on a prepared baking sheet (lightly greased or lined with parchment paper)
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
Catalina @ Shades of Pink says
OMG these look so fluffy and chewy, and they are heart shaped! WOW and that strawberry sauce, delish, I can take some for breakfast anytime!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thanks, Catalina! 🙂
mboule1 says
Cookies are my absolute favorite dessert and these look delightful! Love your photography too
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thanks so much! I’ve been working really hard on my photography skills. We eat with our eyes first, right? 😉
WhitBit's Indian Kitchen says
Oh my! And how darling, they are in the shape of hearts! I think oatmeal cookies might be my favorite. It’s a close call between oatmeal and chocolate.
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thanks so much! They were delightful!
veggiesdontbite says
I love cinnamon!! It’s essential to every oatmeal cookie. Sounds amazing!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
I agree! I include cinnamon in cookie recipes that doesn’t list it in the ingredients. I can’t make cookies without just a hint (or sometimes a lot!) of cinnamon.
Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says
I love rustic type cookies. These look great and recipes that evoke lovely childhood memories are even more special.
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com says
These look scrumptious! Love that they are heart shaped 🙂
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Heart shaped means extra love, right? 🙂
Sina @ Vegan Heaven says
Yummy! These look so great, Byron! 🙂 I love baking with oats!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Me too! Oats are so versatile and completely under utilized.
Razena | Tantalisemytastebuds.com says
I love cookies and these look great!
Priya Shiva says
wow! Cookies looks so fluffy and delicious! I can have them right now with my cup of tea 🙂
Tina Marie says
Yummy! I’ve printer this recipe and I’m adding it to my “to make” list. I’ll have to change a few things around to fit my need for them to be gluten-free, but it’s do-able. Will let you know how they turn out. 🙂
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Excited to hear back from you, Tina. I’m sure they’ll be lovely in a gluten-free version as well!
Jenn S. says
You had me at cinnamon! My fave!!! These cookies look delicious. Beautiful photos!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Hahaha! Thank you!
Madiha Nawaz says
I’d love to live in the place like Newfoundland someday! Loved reading your post as always and these cookies look amazing! I love both oatmeal and cinnamon and I’m certain these will become my favorite! I better get my baking mode on soon 😀
Thanks very much for sharing!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thank you, my friend. Newfoundland is beautiful and you must visit at some point.
rosemolloy59 says
One day I would love to go back to my roots to, (Canada also) and I will then visit Newfoundland. Your cookies Byron look and sound amazing.
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thank you!
Ginny McMeans says
These look really delicious and I have already pinned the, 🙂
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Thanks, Ginny! Much appreciated!
Oana | Adore Foods says
I love your cinnamon cookies! They look rustic and delicious. Thanks for sharing it 🙂
cioccolatofondente123 says
They looks so delicious, I have never used oats!
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pragati says
Don’t know what looks better..the cookies or the preserves..yum!
Howie Fox says
Cool story around these cookies! And they looks absolutely awesome as well. Butter and oats in a cookie are deffo sth I like a lot 😀
Meghan Gervais says
I made these with gluten free flour in salmon and moose shapes and they were a hit in my house. Not too sweet. Just right. Thanks!
byronethomas@gmail.com says
That sounds like a great switch-up, Meghan… thanks for coming back and sharing your experience. I’m glad they were a hit in your household. 🙂