While entirely different in appearance and texture, steel cut oats come from the exact same plant as the more common rolled oats. Steel cut oats are less processed than other varieties, meaning they are cut in a steel mill and move on to packaging, unlike rolled oats which are cut, rolled flat, steamed and then packaged. The hard exterior of steel cut oats requires a longer cooking time, but the final result is well worth the effort.
Don’t wait for a special occasion to make cookies, mix up a batch whenever your taste buds call for them. Oatmeal cookies can be made quickly and are a great snack for on the go. This recipe will make four dozen.