Peggie’s Almond Oatmeal Macaroons

📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Five | ✍️ Attribution: Peggie | 📂 Category: Desserts Delightful almond oatmeal macaroons made with thin flaked oats and brown sugar, left to stand overnight for the best texture. These cookies bake up golden brown with a sweet nutty aroma.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins12 mins8 hours24 cookies

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie sheet
  • Spoon

Ingredients

Mix Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
4 cupsThin flaked oatsDry
2 cupsBrown sugarPacked
1 cupVegetable oilNone

Add in AM

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
2EggsBeaten
1/2 tspSaltNone
1 tspAlmond extractNone

Instructions

Step 1: Mixing and Resting

  1. In a large bowl, mix 4 cups thin flaked oats, 2 cups brown sugar, and 1 cup vegetable oil together.
  2. Let the mixture stand overnight.

Step 2: Adding and Baking

  1. In the morning, add 2 eggs, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp almond extract to the oat mixture and stir well.
  2. Drop the batter from a spoon onto a greased cooky sheet.
  3. Bake at 350°F to 375°F until the edges are golden brown and set.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The initial oat, brown sugar, and oil mixture can be left to stand overnight before adding the remaining ingredients.


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