Steel Cut Oats Cookies

Easy steel cut oats cookies recipe with chocolate chips or nuts. Best recipe that isn’t oatmeal using this nutritious grain. If you know How to Cook Steel Cut Oats but want to make a dessert with them this is a great family friendly treat we love.

Oats are so versatile and not just the Old Fashioned type. Did you know that there are other varieties with more fiber? You must grab a bag from Bob’s Red Mill at the store and try a batch of these after dinner this week. (affiliate links present)

What can you make with steel cut oats besides oatmeal?

Ok so you may have made a batch of Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats before and enjoyed it. BUT now you are wondering if there is anything else you can use that bag for other than just breakfast, there is!! Yes there is a difference and yes it is healthier than the “normal” container from Quaker. Let’s talk a bit more about this;

Are steel cut oats more nutritious than Old Fashioned oats?

Yes these are both nutritious whole grain foods for you, but they differ slightly in terms of nutritional content and how they affect your body. This one is less processed than rolled oats with the bran, germ, and endosperm included, chopped into small pieces, with twice as much fiber and protein.

Oatmeal Cookies with Steel Cut Oats

Like our Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies, using this variety vs. the “regular” type will yield a different texture. As you may imagine they won’t rise quite as much. You can see what I mean with the picture at the top and bottom of this post for reference. Still wonderful but they won’t puff up as this grain is harder, but more nutritious.

Ingredients

• 1 c steel cut oats (sometimes called Irish oatmeal)
• All purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Cinnamon
• Salt
• Butter softened, unsalted
• Brown sugar
• Sugar
• Egg
• Vanilla
• Raisins or mini chocolate chips
• Nuts chopped

How to Make Cookies with Steel-Cut Oats

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Set aside.
• Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy in a bowl using a hand mixer. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
• Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixture, mix until just combined.
• Fold in the steel cut oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough. Add in the raisins or chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
• Drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
• Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
• Place on wire rack to cool after 5 minutes on the sheet.

Can steel cut oats be substituted for rolled oats in baking?

Substituting steel-cut oats for rolled regular oatmeal in baking can be challenging due to the differences in texture, cooking time, and how they absorb liquid. However, with some adjustments, it can be done. If you wanted to use this instead of rolled let’s say in our Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies you’d have to change a few things.

How to substitute steel-cut oats for rolled oats in baking

1. Pre-Cook the oats to soften the texture and reduce the chewiness. If you cook before adding them to your baking recipe by simmering them in water or milk until tender but not mushy you can then drain any excess liquid and measure accurately according to your recipe
2. Soak overnight in a liquid (such as milk or water) to soften them. This can help reduce their firmness and make them more similar to Old Fashioned in texture.
3. Grind smaller for recipes where a smoother texture is essential. You can pulse in a food processor to break them down into smaller pieces. This will make their texture closer to that of rolled.
4. Adjust the Liquid because you will need to increase the liquid in the recipe to account for the oats’ higher absorption rate. This can vary depending on the recipe, so you may need to experiment a bit.
5. Increase Baking Time since these will require a longer time in the oven due to the denser texture. Keep an eye on your baked goods and test for doneness with a toothpick or cake tester.

Can you bake these in an air fryer?

Yes!! It will take a few more minutes as described above but we have made Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies before in there and it is a nice way to make a small batch with just a few at a time. OR during the summer when you don’t want to turn on your oven, this is the way to go! Jump to recipe and get started with the dough.

Steel Cut Oats Recipe Ideas

• Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal Recipe is great for either variety you want to make.
• You can make overnight steel cut oats with fruit on top too for breakfast.