Oatmeal cookies with chocolate and honey

18 min
hard
11 ingredients

Oatmeal cookies with chocolate and honey

Oatmeal cookies with chocolate and honey are a delicious and healthy option that combines natural ingredients and traditional flavors. Their origin dates back to the home cooking of various regions where oats are a fundamental ingredient, providing a comforting taste and unique texture. In Latin American countries, this recipe may vary slightly, but it maintains the essence of oats and the natural sweetness of honey. In some places, these cookies are known as oatmeal and honey cookies or energy cookies, highlighting their nutritional value. The combination of semi-sweet chocolate with honey creates a perfect balance between sweet and bitter, appreciated by children and adults alike.

Furthermore, oats are known in several Latin American countries, although their preparation and name may change; in Mexico, for example, these cookies are usually called "oatmeal cookies with honey," while in Argentina they may be known as "oatmeal and chocolate biscuits." Regardless of the name, this recipe represents a fusion between the traditional and the modern, offering a healthy and satisfying snack for any time of the day.

How to Make Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate and Honey

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Grease two cookie sheets to prevent sticking.

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.

In a saucepan, melt the vegetable shortening together with the semi-sweet chocolate until you get a smooth mixture.

Add the honey and mix well until the mixture is homogeneous.

Remove from heat and pour the preparation into a large mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl, lightly beat the two eggs.

Pour half of the beaten egg into the honey and chocolate mixture.

Mix well to combine the ingredients.

Repeat with the remaining half of the beaten egg and mix again.

Gradually add the previously combined dry ingredients.

Mix until a homogeneous dough is obtained.

Incorporate the oat flakes and the shredded coconut, mixing gently.

Drop the dough by tablespoons, spaced 1 1/2 inches apart, onto the prepared sheets.

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden.

Finally, transfer the cookies to racks to cool completely before serving.

Oatmeal cookies with chocolate and honey

Ingredients (11)

  • Flour
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Cinnamon
  • Salt
  • Vegetable shortening
  • Semi-sweet chocolate
  • Honey
  • Eggs
  • Rolled oats
  • Coconut

Instructions (16 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
  2. 2 Grease 2 cookie sheets
  3. 3 Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt
  4. 4 In a saucepan, melt the vegetable shortening and chocolate
  5. 5 Add the honey and mix until a homogeneous mixture is obtained
  6. 6 Remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl
  7. 7 In a separate bowl, lightly beat the two eggs
  8. 8 Pour half of the beaten egg into the honey mixture
  9. 9 Mix well
  10. 10 Repeat with the remaining half
  11. 11 Gradually add the dry ingredients
  12. 12 Mix well
  13. 13 Incorporate the oats and coconut
  14. 14 Drop the batter by tablespoons, spaced 1 1/2 inches apart, onto the prepared sheets
  15. 15 Bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden
  16. 16 Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool

Nutritional Information

Calories: 1355 kcal
Protein: 35%
Carbohydrates: 57%
Fat: 107%
Sugar: 357%
Sodium: 15%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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