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Cookie Recipe of the Week: Jumbo Oatmeal Cookies - Perfect for Picnics, Bake Sales, Lunches

Image: Jumbo Oatmeal Cookies by The Cookie Elf

Make them now for end-of-summer fun or to be ready for the start of school! They freeze well.

The cookies are baked by dropping or pushing huge measuring cupfuls of cookie dough onto the baking sheet. Be sure to bake one or two cookies in a test batch to check on dough spread and make adjustments.

Get more tips for baking jumbo cookies here.

Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Bake time: 13-15 minutes, divided
Makes about 2 dozen jumbo cookies

Get the full recipe for Jumbo Oatmeal Cookies and some special baking tips from The Elf. Plus be sure to check out The Elf’s Jumbo Cookies Pinterest board for more easy and simple cookie fun.

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Cookie Baking Tip: Let Jumbo Cookies Set Longer

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See more helpful cookie baking tips on The Elf’s Baking Tips Pinterest Board .

More Jumbo Fun!

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More Easy Jumbo Cookie Recipes

Happy baking,