Oatmeal Cookies With Chocolate Drizzle

Oatmeal Cookies With Chocolate Drizzle are insanely delicious! The eggless oatmeal cookies are baked to perfection, crispy, chewy, and drizzled with chocolate! You’ve got to give these a try if you’re looking for a good spin on an oatmeal cookie – they’re always a favorite here!

We can’t get enough of sweet cookies and desserts with chocolate drizzle on top, including S’mores Cookies,  Mini Pumpkin Pies, Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake, and Brownie Pizza.

Why We Love Oatmeal Cookies With Chocolate Drizzle

Sometimes, it’s fun to put a spin on a classic recipe, and that’s exactly what I did with these tasty oatmeal cookies! I’ve had oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips before and I truly loved the flavor combo. So, I ditched the chips and added the drizzle instead. Not only are the cookies more picturesque with the drizzle, but they’re delicious, too!

This is a go-to recipe in my house. They’re what every cookie recipe should be – quick, easy, and downright delectable! Even if you’re not much of a baker, or are a novice in the kitchen, you’ll master this simple recipe in no time. 

So next time you have a cookie exchange to attend, neighbors to gift, or a potluck to serve at, keep this recipe handy. So far, everyone I’ve served these oatmeal drizzle cookies to has absolutely loved them! I think it’s the combination of the chewy yet crispy, cinnamony cookie with the sweet chocolate drizzle that’s so enticing.

Ingredients for Oatmeal Cookies With Chocolate Drizzle

This is a tried and true recipe with simple, inexpensive ingredients. You’ll love whipping up a batch! Oh, and with these ingredients, your kitchen is absolutely going to smell like heaven.

For the cookie dough, you’ll need:

• brown sugar – You can use light or dark, but dark brown sugar will yield a richer flavor.
• butter – Unsalted is always best when baking. Allow the butter to soften at room temperature before using. 
• water 
• oats – You can use uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats or quick-cooking oats.
• flour – All-purpose flour is the best to use for this cookie dough.
• cinnamon – The key ingredient to making any oatmeal cookie irresistible!
• baking soda – Baking soda makes sure that your cookies are perfectly soft.
• salt 

For the homemade chocolate drizzle, here’s what you need:

• powdered sugar – This can NOT be substituted with any other kind of sugar.
• cocoa powder – Use unsweetened cocoa powder to avoid making the chocolate too sweet. Unsweetened cocoa will provide a nice rich chocolatey flavor. 
• butter – Just like with the cookie dough, make sure it’s softened at room temperature prior to using. 
• milk – Regular dairy whole milk works best, but you can use what you have (I often use 2%)

Your family is going to love these easy eggless oatmeal cookies!

NOTE: I usually leave these cookies out on the counter overnight so the chocolate can dry/harden a bit, we think they are even better the next morning!

Oatmeal Drizzle Cookie Tips

Measure ingredients properly.  To measure flour correctly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup to measure it correctly. Don’t use the measuring cup to scoop the flour, you’ll use more flour than you should. Rember, to use measuring cups made for dry ingredients for any dry ingredients and a measuring cup that’s made for liquids for liquids.

Don’t overmix the dough.  If you do, the glutens in the flour will overdevelop yielding a tough dense cookie. 

Use a cookie scoop. When rolling the cookie dough into 1 ½ inch balls, use a cookie scoop! This will help ensure all the cookies are exactly the same size, which helps both their appearance and they’ll all bake evenly. If you have to use your hands, make sure to flour them, as the dough will be sticky.

Prepare the glass for flattening the cookie dough. When you’re flattening the cookie dough, make sure the glass you’re using is both greased and dipped in sugar. Otherwise, the cookie dough will stick to it and it’ll be a mess.

Don’t leave the cookies on the pan too long. Once you remove the cookies from the oven, let them cool on the pan for just 1-2 minutes.  If you leave them on too long, they will continue to bake and become hard.

Keep your cookies soft by placing a piece of bread in the airtight container when you store them. The cookies will absorb moisture from the bread, keeping them soft.

Storing & Freezing Oatmeal Cookies Without Eggs

How long will eggless oatmeal cookies with chocolate stay fresh?  These cookies will stay fresh for 5 days on the counter in an airtight container. In the fridge, they’ll stay fresh for up to 6-7 days!

Can I freeze these chocolate drizzle cookies? Yes, you can! In an airtight container in the freezer, these cookies will stay fresh for up to 3 months. Let them thaw in the fridge or at room temp when you’re ready to enjoy them.

Variations and Mix-Ins for Eggless Oatmeal Cookies

While these oatmeal cookies are good all on their own, and the chocolate drizzle is a MUST try…..here are a few other mix-ins to jazz up your oatmeal cookies

• chopped walnuts
• dark, white, or semi-sweet chocolate chips
• butterscotch or cinnamon chips
• peanut butter chips
• peanut butter M&Ms
• plain M&Ms
• chopped up peanut butter cups
• raisins or dried cranberries

Don’t you just want to grab a handful with a glass of milk?

Originally posted September 2011. UPDATED April 2021. We spiffed up this post with more info and better pictures! No changes to the original recipe.