Spicy Oatmeal Cookie Crisps
Something about the smell of cinnamon makes me feel like the holidays are near.
Cinnamon just has a warm smell to it and I love putting it in just about everything.
Do you have something that comforts you?
I just remember the smell of cinnamon permeating my house when I was little.
I love everything about cinnamon.
It tastes good, smells good, the color is vibrant, but you know what?? It is also good for you.
Shut.the.front.door.
Who would have thunk?
Did you know that cinnamon is actually one of the best spices for you?
Hell yes, bring on the cinnamon!!
Here a just a few of the benefits of the lovely spice cinnamon:
- Can lower cholesterol
- It has anti-fungal properties
- Fights cancer!
- Has been found to be a natural remedy for headaches and migraines
- Helps stabilize sugar, which is great for weight loss
- Just smelling it has been proven to boost cognitive function and memory
- Has an anti-clotting effect in blood
Wow!!
Pass the cinnamon please!
I eat a lot of cinnamon, even before I knew how great it was for me. Now, it makes me feel even better about snacking on 1 or 2 of these delicious cookies.
These cookies are great to make in an extra batch and then give some to friends, coworkers or family.
I made extra to take to my dance rehearsal for the girls and I. We have our show coming up this Sunday for Eclipse and we are so excited but nervous too.
Enjoy these cookies and let me know if you have a favorite recipe or item that you love to use cinnamon in.
AND these cookies are on the Cooking Light Second Batch Contest. Head over to the link and vote for these beauties!! (click to view the entries once you are transferred to the contest by the link)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons egg whites (1 whole egg)
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- Cooking Spray
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐog
- Place flours, cinnamon, baking soda, allspice, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, salt and ground pepper into a bowl and whisk together to combine.
- In another bowl place the brown sugar, vanilla and butter. Mix together with a whisk or with a hand mixer. Either way works.
- Add in the eggs and beat until well combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients.
- Spray baking sheets with cooking spray and drop cookies evenly about 2″ apart. Bake for 12 minutes or until crisp. Leave on baking sheets for about 2 minutes and then cool completely on a wire rack.
24 Comments
Priscilla | ShesCookin
Bring on the cinnamon! Cinnamon and sage are the smells that signal the holidays for me. Love the idea of a spicy oatmeal cookie by adding black pepper ๐
RavieNomNoms
Yea, the black pepper really rounded out the flavor. I was a little surprised, but in a good way!
cakewhiz
as a kid, i used to hate cinnamon but now, i am obsessed with it. I pretty much sprinkle it in everything i make. It’s good to know of all these benefits too now ๐
RavieNomNoms
Oh man! I am so glad you grew to love it! A life without cinnamon isn’t much of a life at all!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Totally love oat cookies! They look very tempting and festive too.
RavieNomNoms
Thanks Angie!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
ohhh cinnamon is healthy yes yes, I’ll eat about a bjillion of these cookies and then become healthy! HOORAY! ๐
RavieNomNoms
Haha! You are too cute
Jean | Lemons & Anchovies
Yes, the more the cinnamon the better! My husband is not a fan (crazy!) so that means there would be more of these cookies for me!
RavieNomNoms
Not a fan!!? How is that possible?? EESSSHHH! You are right, more for us!
Renee @ Tortillas and Honey
I love cinnamon! And it’s a plus that it’s healthy! These cookies look so wonderful, I can just imagine how good they smell and taste!
RavieNomNoms
They smell amazing! Nothing like warm cinnamon to sooth your soul ๐
Kim - Liv Life
I’ve just learned how good cinnamon is for you too!! It’s always been a favorite in our house, and for me since I was little. When my kids were little I could make something with cinnamon, and it was always a go. Love, love this recipe too, and I know my whole family will.
RavieNomNoms
Yay! Another cinnamon loving family ๐
Ramona
Wonderful cookies!! I just voted… you are at 4 now… keeping my fingers crossed for you. ๐
RavieNomNoms
Thank you Ramona! You are sweet!
Liz
Good luck with the show!! Your cookies sound incredible!!! Off to vote ๐
RavieNomNoms
Thanks Liz!!!
Viviane Bauquet Farre - Food and Style
These look bakery-perfect, Raven! Kudos…
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
Cinnamon belong in everything, in my opinion. Isn’t it it’s own food group? ๐
Kristina
Cinnamon is totally holiday! Thats how you know its here…. you walk into the grocery store and theres that huge stand of cinnamon scented pine cones ๐ These look fabulous Raven! I love that you made them crips – yum yum!