Easy Oatmeal Granola Cookies
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These Granola Cookies are chewy, crunchy, and packed with homemade flavor in every bite. I like to make these when I have granola left over that I want to use up.
Made with a handful of simple pantry staples like oats, granola, brown sugar, and butter, these cookies are perfect for quick snacks, lunch boxes, and afternoon treats with coffee or tea.
They come together quickly and are a great way to use leftover granola while making your kitchen smell amazing..
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Recipe Highlights
Ingredients
- Old fashioned oats – Old fashioned oats give these cookies the best chewy texture. Quick oats can work in a pinch but will create a softer, less textured cookie.
- Granola – You can use grocery store granola or homemade granola. If your granola has very large clusters, lightly crush them before adding to the dough for more even baking.
- Brown sugar – Brown sugar helps create soft and chewy cookies while adding a warm caramel flavor
- Butter. – Use softened butter for easier mixing and a better cookie texture. If the butter is too melted, the cookies may spread too much while baking.
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Baking Powder
- Vanilla extract
- Raisins
Equipment and Kitchen Tools
How to Make Granola Cookies
Step by Step Instructions Overview. Full details in recipe card.
Step 1 – Preheat oven. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugars.
Step 2 – Add dry ingredients and combine.
Step 3 –: Fold in granola and mix-ins
Step 4 – Fold in granola and mix-ins
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Step 5 – Roll into balls and place on cookie sheet.
Step 6 – Bake until golden
Time Saving Tips for Soft and Chewy Granola Cookies
- Use store-bought granola.
- Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl before combining to wet ingredients.
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Make extra and freeze pre-scooped cookie dough in freezer bags for a quick future treat.
- Slightly underbake for softer cookies.
- Chill dough if cookies spread too much.
Flavor Variation Ideas – These cookies are very easy to add with other flavors:
Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies
Add semi-sweet chocolate chips and flaky sea salt. Or add white chocolate chips for a different cookie.
Peanut Butter Granola Cookies
Replace part of the butter with peanut butter or add some peanut butter chips to the batter.
Cranberry Almond Granola Cookies
Add dried cranberries and sliced almonds in place of the raisins.
Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container for 4–5 days at room temperature. Add a slice of bread to the container to help keep cookies soft.
Freezer Storage
Freeze baked cookies or cookie dough up to 3 months.
More Granola Recipes
What to Make Next
Try my All Bran Muffins , Chocolate and Zucchini muffins or my Easy Vanilla Muffins (pictured below) for another tasty breakfast or snack idea.
Chewy Homemade Granola Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup granola
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together softened butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla and egg.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and blend.
- Fold in granola, oats and raisins.
- Scoop out dough into rounded teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheet
- Bake in oven for 14-16 minutes until bottoms are golden brown.
- Let cool.
Notes
- Let cookies cool before removing from cookie sheet.
- Slightly underbake the cookies for a softer chewy texture.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if your cookies spread too much.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easier cleanup.
- For crispier cookies, bake 1–2 minutes longer.
- Add flaky sea salt on top before baking for bakery-style flavor.
- Press a few extra chocolate chips onto the tops before baking for prettier cookies.
- If using sweet granola, you can slightly reduce the sugar in the dough.
Nutrition
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