Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies Recipe (2024)

This is the most delectable cookie ever. Followed exactly. Not too sticky, not lacking in oomph. Simply wonderful!

Really sweet, but I'd make them again because the dates and coconut are great and the cookies have a caramelly, buttery goodness that gets even better the next day. Skipped the extra cinnamon-sugar dusting and used 1 1/3 cups brown sugar, and still they bordered on toothachingly sweet. For filling, I just used mascarpone and vanilla, and it was a creamy, mellow counterpart to the intense cookies. Had to flatten the dough to get a sandwichable cookie--the first tray were round little heaps.

Cookies came out wonderfully. After reading the other notes I flattened the dough with the back of a wooden spoon before baking in case it wouldn't flatten in the oven. I also halved the dark brown sugar and would probably do so again next time. The dates in the cookie are fine, but I think perhaps they add more texture than flavor (perhaps it was the type of dates I used?). I may try using more next time as an experiment.

I wanted to like these more than I did. Seems like they needed a little more oomph. Maybe try with currents; the dates made them a little bland.

...I actually used unsweetened coconut flakes, which made for a pleasant level of sweetness.

absolutely divine. the blend of textures is *chef’s kiss* I definitely recommend adding cinnamon to the filling and flattening the cookies before baking. my roommate’s review once she tried one (after she heard me raving about them)“It’s so good! You did not overhype. These are *very* good, definitely not too sweet.”

I left out the dates and granulated sugar for the cookie and used 16 grams powdered sugar for the filling. It was sweet enough for my taste and also just simpler to make. I did not roll the cookies in cinnamon sugar prior to baking as it felt unnecessary.10/10 would make again with my modifications. This cookie would really shine with homemade ice cream as an ice cream sandwich.

recently made this and my family loved them. I will be making more of these and probably experimenting with smaller sized cookies. The dates added an amazing flavour to the cookie. I do not like things that are too sweet and this hit the spot. I'm not changing a thing

Great cookie! Was perfect for a casual Sunday dinner dessert.

Made this when I was craving oatmeal cookies, so I skipped the filling. I also didn't use as many dates as I would've liked to, and as the recipe called for, because my family protested... loudly. Instead, I added some walnuts. The cookies were the perfect sweetness even without the dates or cinnamon sugar topping. Next time, add more walnuts, and don't worry about the coconut being a bit too toasty.

I omitted the dates and followed the rest of the recipe to a T. Until I realized I didn’t have the mascarpone. The cookies were eaten quickly and ravenously without the filling.

We put the dough into 2 9x9 pans and then layered the filling in between. Cooked at the same temperature, but they needed a bit longer. Optional sprinkling a small amount of cinnamon sugar and butter in the parchment lined pan aids removal and provides some crispy texture. Layer the filling between the two "cookie" halves, then wrap and refrigerate. Cut to a more bite-sized bar or square as needed. Might consider using 4 8x8 pans next time and doubling filling for a thinner cookie layer.

This is the MOST wonderful cookie recipe ever. To those complaining about the sweetness, half the sugar and be done with it! They are perfect in every way! Also - accidentally added some nutmeg and they still taste great!

I didn’t read this recipe thoroughly before throwing it together and ended up incorporating all 4tsp of cinnamon in the batter- oops! Luckily it was a happy accident- I’d actually recommend the extra, and then skip the cinnamon sugar on the outside (the cookie is sweet enough without!).

Really way too sweet even cutting down to 300g brown sugar, unsweetened coconut, and no rolling in sugar… I would try again with maybe half the brown sugar as another comment suggested

It’s hard for me to understand why so many comments are unimpressed with this recipe. This is the best oatmeal cookie recipe I’ve ever made. I make it without the filling, and the cookie on its own is fabulous. Yes it’s sweet but you do know it’s a cookie, right? I make them kind of small so perhaps that’s why I don’t notice them being overly sweet. Whatever- we all have different tastes that’s why there are so many different cookie recipes!

Yield states 18 sandwich cookies, but Nutrition is based on 22

I simplified the recipe using less sugar 280g, no dates, no rolling and no filling. In my case the zest of one lemon was the perfect combination with toasted coconut. Thank you!!

I've made these cookies several times. This time I made the filling, too. I prefer the cookies by themselves; once assembled, they are just too big and messy.

These were delicious made as written. I liked the smaller sandwiches since they are rich and sweet. I also liked them best when they were freshly assembled before the filling softened the crunch of the cookies.