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    Home » Recipes » Cakes » Chocolate Oatmeal Walnut Cookies

    Chocolate Oatmeal Walnut Cookies

    Updated: Jul 21, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 31 Comments

    chocolate oatmeal walnut cookies pin

    I haven't been this excited about a recipe in a long time. I was a on mission to create a healthier cookie that ACTUALLY tasted good and I think I did it. I actually did it. To accomplish it I had to resort to using sugar and butter, two things I haven't used in a recipe for a l-o-n-g time. Of course I severely reduced them but using some was inevitable to make a tasty cookie.

    I can't lie I love these cookies. I've made a few batches getting things just right and MAN they are awesome right out of the oven. I'm a warm cookie gal all the way. Give me a gooey chocolate cookie out of the oven and I'm in heaven and these cookies TOTALLY hit the spot.

    Anyway, I was so excited about them the toddler and I made a batch for this weeks video. Baking with him is one of my absolute favorite things to do and when he's taste testing whole wheat and oatmeal cookie dough I think it makes it all the better. 🙂

    Here's the video... recipe to follow...

    The Recipe

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup whole wheat white flour (120g)
    • ¼ cup baking cocoa (20g)
    • 1 cup old fashioned oats (80g) (ground or unground your choice)
    • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup raw sugar
    • 1 tablespoon molasses (20g)
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 2 oz fat free cream cheese
    • 1 and ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ cup chopped walnuts, toasted (30g)
    • ¼ cup 56g mini chips

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350°.

    Combine flour, cocoa, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

    Place the sugar, butter and cream cheese in a bowl and beat with a mixer at medium-high speed until well blended. Add vanilla and egg beat again until blended finishing the wet ingredients.

    Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating at low speed just until combined. It will be REALLY thick. Once all the dry ingredients are incorporated stir in walnuts and chocolate chips as best you can.

    Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lined with parchment paper. The dough will be sticky, try to flatten a bit as the dough will not melt as much as traditional chocolate chip cookies. Makes at least 36 cookies (3 dozen).

    Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until edges of cookies are lightly browned. Cool for about 2 minutes before enjoying the warm cookie! 🙂

    To make more festive or involve the kids more, add sprinkles just before baking!

    📖 Recipe

    chocolate oatmeal walnut cookies featured

    Chocolate Oatmeal Walnut Cookies

    Looking for a sweet and chewy treat? These chocolate oatmeal walnut cookies are easy-to-make and will satisfy your cravings for something divine!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 32 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 36 cookies
    Calories 60 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup whole wheat white flour 120g
    • ¼ cup baking cocoa 20g
    • 1 cup old fashioned oats 80g (ground or unground your choice)
    • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup raw sugar
    • 1 tablespoon molasses 20g
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 2 oz fat free cream cheese
    • 1 and ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ cup chopped walnuts toasted (30g)
    • ¼ cup 56g mini chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°.
    • Combine flour, cocoa, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
      1 cup whole wheat white flour, ¼ cup baking cocoa, 1 cup old fashioned oats, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
    • Place the sugar, butter and cream cheese in a bowl and beat with a mixer at medium-high speed until well blended. Add vanilla and egg beat again until blended finishing the wet ingredients.
      ¾ cup raw sugar, 1 tablespoon molasses, 2 tablespoon butter, 2 oz fat free cream cheese, 1 and ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 large egg
    • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating at low speed just until combined. It will be REALLY thick. Once all the dry ingredients are incorporated stir in walnuts and chocolate chips as best you can.
      ¼ cup chopped walnuts, ¼ cup 56g mini chips
    • Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lined with parchment paper. The dough will be sticky, try to flatten a bit as the dough will not melt as much as traditional chocolate chip cookies. Makes at least 36 cookies (3 dozen).
    • Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until edges of cookies are lightly browned. Cool for about 2 minutes before enjoying the warm cookie! 🙂

    Nutrition

    Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 31IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.4mg
    Keyword Chocolate Cookies, oatmeal, Walnut
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    1. Mary

      January 05, 2014 at 12:56 pm

      I made these Friday and my husband LOVES them!! The cookies are long gone, and he's asked me to make another batch. I love them as well, so I'm about to bake another batch this morning, and this time I'm going to increase the amount of walnuts. I know it will increase the calories, but I'm willing to take the hit for it. Thanks for a great recipe!!

      Reply
    2. Becca

      June 01, 2012 at 5:54 pm

      just made these 5 minutes ago... they're so good!! thank you so much for creating this recipe!

      Reply
    3. Christina

      March 26, 2011 at 7:01 pm

      Wow, I just noticed you posted this recipe the day my son was born. COOL!!

      Reply
    4. Christina

      March 26, 2011 at 7:00 pm

      YUM! I used butter in place of cream cheese and dried cherries inplace of nuts and chocolate chips. I love these, and so does my toddler! Thanks!

      Reply
    5. KC

      March 12, 2011 at 5:04 pm

      Roni- Just made these. Delicious! In your instructions you don't mention the molasses. I know it goes in with the wet, but thought you may want to add to the instruction.

      Oh, and the kids are just loving these!

      Reply
    6. Anna

      March 14, 2010 at 7:47 pm

      I made these tonight and they are freakin AWESOME! 🙂 Thank you so much for the great ideas....

      Reply
    7. Katie

      July 02, 2009 at 4:08 pm

      Hey Roni! I'm so glad I stumbled on your website! Both your weight loss blog and this food blog are great! I'm turning into a cookie/baking snob! How can I go back to 2 sticks of butter per recipe when I can make this one with only 2 Tablespoons?!
      Anyway, I made this version last night and they taste so good.
      I'm going to make a 2nd batch tonight with one substitute- white chocolate chips. I think it will look pretty and taste just as yummy. We'll see what the hubby thinks.
      Thanks for your recipes and lifestyle! You're an encouragement!

      Reply
    8. Cathy

      April 24, 2009 at 9:28 pm

      Thanks Roni for responding so quickly. I decided to order the sample package and give Whey Low a try. I am trying Weight Watchers again and so far I am doing really well. I just wanted to say what an inspiration you are to me. Thanks

      Reply
    9. roni

      April 24, 2009 at 8:32 pm

      Cathy - Haven't had the chance yet. I need to order some.

      Reply
    10. Cathy

      April 24, 2009 at 8:56 am

      I am trying this recipe this weekend. It looks delicious.

      Reply
    11. Cathy

      April 24, 2009 at 8:55 am

      Did anyone try making these cookies with the sugar Whey Low? Beth had commented on it in Dec. I think I am going to order it.

      Reply
    12. roni

      March 17, 2009 at 8:48 am

      Ummm I don't think so. they may be slightly under 2 instead of slightly above. 🙂 I'd still count them as 2 though. Hope you like them!

      Reply
    13. deb

      March 13, 2009 at 12:05 pm

      Hey Roni,

      Think I'm gonna make these today, but my kids don't like nuts so I'm gonna have to omit them. Do you think it would change the point value much? I'm on WW so if I can squeeze in an extra cookie for myself that would be good too...

      Reply
    14. roni

      February 22, 2009 at 4:41 pm

      I haven't. But that's a good idea! Thanks!

      Reply
    15. Liesl

      February 21, 2009 at 12:06 pm

      Hi Roni!
      These look great!

      I'm curious, have you ever experimented with biscotti? I love it, and am looking for a low calorie healthy recipe that I don't feel guilty dunking in my coffee for an evening snack as I sit down to watch Lost. 😉
      Let me know if you have any fabulous ideas!

      Thanks!

      Reply
    16. Erica

      February 03, 2009 at 4:12 pm

      Hi Roni I just made these mostly for the kids, because I'm trying to keep away from sugar. But I just had to try one & it was very good. I think I will indulge on occasion! Thanks for another fantastic recipe!

      Reply
    17. Michelle

      January 15, 2009 at 3:05 pm

      These are fantastic! I'm looking forward to trying them out on MY toddlers later this afternoon... Thanks for all your fantastic suggestions, Roni!
      -Michelle

      Reply
    18. Kathleen

      December 29, 2008 at 8:29 pm

      Wow, these are awesome. I used regular chocolate chips (used less), 1/4 cup raisins, added a few teaspoons of applesauce, and used 1 tablespoon of sucanat and a teaspoon of honey in place of molasses. I can't believe how good these are! Thank you for all of the creative, healthy recipes, Roni!

      Reply
    19. Bonnie

      December 19, 2008 at 5:38 pm

      They look wonderful, Roni. I may make them tomorrow with my grandsons, Jax(5) and Jovan (2). You were talking about making more kinds of cookies for Christmas, and I know that you eat the meringue cookies from Trader Joes...and you have a chocolate meringue recipe. Have you seen or heard about the white meringue peppermint cookie in the new Diana (from Curves) magazine yet? I picked up one of the new mags last night....however, it's at home and I'm at work. If you're interested, I can type it out and send it to you. They look wonderful, and I'm planning to make some...if I can find the time.

      Reply
    20. Sheila | Live Well 360°

      December 18, 2008 at 10:11 pm

      Roni, you and Ryan are hilarious!! These cookies look delicious! Molasses...yum, and what a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

      Sheila
      http://livewell360.com

      Reply
    21. Krista S.

      December 16, 2008 at 5:09 pm

      Made these this afternoon and they are great! I added 30 g of chopped raisins to the mix. I only got 33 cookies, but I think I made them a bit bigger than yours. Oops! I used my KitchenAid stand mixer to mix the dough and it was easy peasy! Thanks for such a great recipe, Roni. My family loves these.

      Reply
    22. RICHARD

      December 16, 2008 at 1:04 pm

      ok there in the oven it was not easy mixer died lol so finished blending by hand wow that was hard but the batter taste good wow they are great warm i haven't had a cookie in a month now i can wow thank you

      Reply
    23. Krista S.

      December 15, 2008 at 12:50 pm

      Man I can't wait to try these! Ryan was a hoot to watch..what an awesome helper and he's so darn funny, too. Also, when I make drop cookies, I use two spoons...one to scoop and one to scoot the dough off onto the tray.

      Reply
    24. Poonie

      December 14, 2008 at 6:31 pm

      These look great. I've been looking for a lightened version of chocolate chip cookies, it's hard to get a good one, as you know. I made cranberry and white chocolate cookies with some cinnamon sugar for a festive cookie, and may try that with a non-chocolate version of these cookies.

      Ryan is sooooooooo cute in this video. He is becoming quite the little sous chef and a real natural in front of the camera. I wish I had a little helper like that to bake with!

      Also, your hair is looking great! 🙂

      Reply
    25. Nancy

      December 14, 2008 at 6:05 pm

      Hi Roni-
      This sounds like a winner.. is the sugar 3/4 of a cup? Just wanted to make sure. Thanks!

      Reply
    26. Jenn S.

      December 14, 2008 at 5:35 pm

      These looks sooo good. What about pumpkin in them to supplement... somthing. 🙂

      Also.. how about raw chocolate nibs & pomegranite or goji berry? Mmmmm...

      Reply
    27. Jaime

      December 14, 2008 at 3:54 pm

      Oh, these look so good! I have a cookie swap to go to tomorrow and I'm taking these. Thank you for all of your awesome ideas.

      Reply
    28. roni

      December 14, 2008 at 12:01 pm

      Beth - I just requested a sample of whey low! I'll definitely review when I get it!

      Reply
    29. Beth

      December 14, 2008 at 10:29 am

      I plan to try this recipe using whey-low instead of sugar - the recipe will lose another 300 calories. I'd love it if you'd try this product, Roni (or have you already?). I've been a fan of it for a year now. http://www.wheylow.com

      Reply
    30. ttfn300

      December 14, 2008 at 10:27 am

      i almost took a bite from your hand 😉 these look awesome, I'll definately be giving these a try!!

      Reply
    31. Joanie

      December 14, 2008 at 10:24 am

      Hi Roni,
      Yum, those cookies look good!! I think I see a batch of those in my future. Love the video as usual. Ryan is so cute and such a good helper! You are getting very good at the video-thing, "they" should really put you on t.v.

      Reply

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