Ginger Oatmeal Cookies

It's officially winter- which means that I'm doing everything in my willpower to stay warm & cozy. Thankfully this includes baking up fresh, warm treats to share with the whole family. I mean- it's a season where everything is spiced and warm and cozy, fresh out the oven and ready to be devoured! Seriously, what’s not to love? Give me a freshly baked warm treat, a cup of coffee to pair it with, and I’ll be your best friend forever.

Understandably, my baking goes into hyper-speed around this time. My mind’s bursting with so many flavors and ideas to try out! I’m already planning flaky pies, cinnamon coated peach cobblers, overnight spiced oats. First on the list, however, was to create a cozy cookie recipe! Basically all my favorite things about the cold season, transferred into a cookie! I wanted to bite into a fresh, warm cookie and have all the spices, the nuts, the warmth! This cookie has it all. It’s a base of whipped butter, seasoned with ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. (the aroma off of just this first step, seriously YUM!) Of course, oats are an essential part of any cozy cookie in my book, so definitely included oats as well. Then, to top it off, these are studded with walnuts as well. Honestly, is this not the coziest cookie? I see Ginger Oatmeal Cookies becoming a staple every winter.

Now, before you get to baking these, one last thing- these can be adapted for whichever style of cookie you prefer. Bake them for ~8 minutes to keep them chewy, or 10 for a crispier version! Either way, they won’t last long once they’re out the oven. I definitely recommend serving these up with a fresh brewed up of coffee or chai!