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Home » Recipes » Kumquat Oatmeal Cookies

Kumquat Oatmeal Cookies

By: Liz  /  Published: March 23, 2022  /  Updated: August 16, 2022  /   1 Comment

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Kumquat oatmeal cookies with white chocolate chips put a delicious citrus twist on classic oatmeal cookies. Kumquats are an interesting fruit and although tasty on their own, they work beautifully when mixed into desserts… like these cookies. (And, try my creamy refrigerator kumquat pie!)

kumquat oatmeal cookies on cooling rack

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

A burst of kumquat citrus flavor takes classic oatmeal cookies to the next level and the white chocolate chips add crunch and texture. These are soft, puffy cookies sure to become a new favorite.

kumquats

What Are Kumquats and What Do They Taste Like?

Kumquats are small oval-shaped citrus fruits with thick orange skin and can be eaten whole (seeds and all). Unlike most citrus fruit though, the skin is sweet and the juice is sour. The sweet-tart citrus flavor works beautifully in baked goods so it’s my favorite way to eat kumquats.

Try Melissa’s Produce if you can’t find kumquats in your local grocery store. I’ve had wonderful luck getting hard-to-find fruits and veggies there over the years.

Ingredients

labeled ingredients for kumquat cookies

Directions

Step 1 and 2: With mixer, cream butter and brown sugar together until fluffy and smooth. Add eggs; mix well.

butter and brown sugar in mixing bowl
add eggs to batter

Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together oatmeal, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix in with wet ingredients.

add dry ingredients to batter

Step 4: Stir in pureed kumquats and white chocolate chips.

add kumquat puree to cookie dough
add white chocolate chips to cookie dough

Step 5: Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto ungreased non-stick cookie sheets. I use this cookie scoop to ensure they’re all the same size and bake evenly.

My non-stick cookie sheets are from Anolon and I absolutely love them. If you don’t use non-stick cookie sheets, use parchment paper to line them.

rounded tablespoonsful of cookie dough on baking sheet

Step 6: Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

kumquat cookies on baking sheet

How to Make Kumquat Puree

Wash the kumquats and cut in half lengthwise, then cut into quarters. You don’t need to remove the skin – it’s completely edible! Cut out the white center pith (optional, but I do this) and remove the tiny seeds, then chop the kumquats into small pieces. Process in a food processor until smooth.

Approximately 8 ounces of kumquats will yield about 2/3 cup puree (the amount needed for the recipe).

cutting pith off kumquats
kumquat section
chopped kumquats
kumquat puree
kumquat oatmeal cookies on cooling rack

Kumquat Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate Chips

Liz – Eat Move Make
A burst of kumquat citrus flavor takes classic oatmeal cookies to the next level and the white chocolate chips add crunch and texture. These soft, puffy cookies are sure to become a new favorite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30
Calories 128 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅔ cup pureed kumquats
  • ⅔ cup white chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • With mixer, cream butter and brown sugar together until fluffy and smooth. Add eggs; mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together oatmeal, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix in with wet ingredients.
  • Stir in pureed kumquats and white chocolate chips.
  • Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only and nutrition may vary according to exact products and the online nutrition calculator being used. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on EatMoveMake.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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I’m the founder of Eat Move Make and a North Carolina mom of two humans and six cats. I love to cook, bake, craft and travel. I’m also addicted to tea (but not sweet tea).

When I’m not creating something in my kitchen, and since my kids are now adults, I’m all about my bucket list of travel destinations and adventures.

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