Does this conversation happen at your house?

ME: “Cookies sound good today. What do you think?”

SON #1: “Chocolate!”

SON #2: “Nothin’ with nuts!”

While my kids’ favorite is chocolate chip, this particular day I wanted to change it up. After surveying the pantry and spotting three containers of oatmeal (why we had three, I have no clue) and—sadly—no chocolate chips, my decision was made: oatmeal cookies.

Without a go-to recipe, I pulled out my old Better Homes & Gardens cookbook (1996 edition) and found a cookie that fit the bill: it used a good amount of oatmeal, but not much flour—just what I needed.

This oatmeal cookie recipe starts simple—but here’s the plus: you can divide the dough and add your own mix-ins to make everyone happy! Whether you’re out of chocolate chips or just craving something different, this pantry-friendly recipe is a delicious way to mix things up.

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