Oatmeal cookie base

An oatmeal cookie base is the foundational dough for classic oatmeal cookies, typically made with rolled oats, flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, often spiced with cinnamon and mixed with raisins or nuts. This versatile base originates from American home baking, where it serves as the starting point for countless cookie variations.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This base is generally high in carbohydrates and fats from the oats, sugars, and butter, providing a good source of fiber from the oats along with some iron and B vitamins. A typical serving (one cookie) can range from 100 to 150 calories, depending on the specific recipe and size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	130 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	85 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Phosphorus	35 mg
Potassium	65 mg
Zinc	0.4 mg
Copper	0.06 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.04 mg

Per 1 cookie (approx. 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Oatmeal cookies have a long history in the United States, often associated with comfort food and home baking traditions. Nutritionally, the inclusion of whole oats adds a hearty texture and a boost of soluble fiber, which can help promote a feeling of fullness.