Oatmeal Cookie Shot

The Oatmeal Cookie Shot has all the sweet and cozy flavor of your favorite cookie in a delicious and creamy drink! This recipe is easy to make and is great for parties.

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If there’s one thing about me, it’s that I love cookies! So it makes sense that I would figure out how to make cookie-inspired cocktails and drinks. This oatmeal cookie shot has become a favorite recipe of mine.

My chocolate chip cookies shots are a classic that always gets oohs and aahs from a crowd. Those are a little more involved, so I love making quick treats like these oatmeal cookie shots too. And if you like this, then you’ll definitely need to try my sugar cookie martini!

You only need three simple ingredients to make this creamy cookie shot, and it comes together so quickly! Serve it at your Christmas parties, as a fun New Year’s Eve boozy beverage, or any other time of the year. I mean, is there ever a bad time for cookies?

Dessert shots like this one are much more palatable than something like straight tequila. So if you haven’t liked those harsh shots in the past, you may like this fun twist! Whip up a batch and I hope you enjoy!

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Why you’ll love this recipe

Oatmeal cookie shots have a lovely cinnamon flavor that makes them so easy to love:

  • These are perfect for parties and gatherings! Instead of doing quick shots of tequila, make something sugary sweet and super fun.
  • It only takes 5 minutes to shake up this oatmeal cookie shot. Just add the ingredients to your cocktail shaker, mix it up, and enjoy!
  • This recipe is really easy to make. You can become a professional baristas with simple and delicious recipes like this.
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Tools & glassware 

Make this oatmeal cookie shot with just a few bar staples that you likely already have on your bar cart. You’ll need a cocktail shaker and ice, as well as a jigger to measure all ingredients. Other than that, you need some shot glasses! And thats all. Easy peasy!

If you want to take things up a notch, double the recipe and pour this into a rocks glass filled with ice or a chilled martini glass! As an Oatmeal Cookie Cocktail, it can be a sweet, slow sipper for anyone who doesn’t like to do shots.

Ingredients

How fun is it that you can make a delicious drink with just three ingredients? Here is a list of everything you’ll need for this recipe:

  • butterscotch schnapps: If you don’t have butterscotch scnapps, a good swap is caramel vodka. For a totally different flavor, use some homemade vanilla vodka.
  • Irish cream liqueur: I really enjoy my homemade Irish cream liqueur, but store-bought also works perfectly. My guide to Irish cream liqueur will help you choose the best of the best for recipes just like this one!
  • cinnamon schnapps, or cinnamon whisky: The cinnamon adds a fabulous touch and tastes so yummy with butterscotch schnapps. I’ve got a homemade cinnamon whiskey that would work great!

Instructions

Follow these quick step-by-step instructions to make this yummy oatmeal cookie shot:

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add butterscotch schnapps, Irish cream and cinnamon schnapps. Shake well until thoroughly combined and chilled.

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Strain the mixture into a chilled shot glass. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Tips & tricks

Check out these few tips to make your oatmeal cookie shots turn out absolutely perfect:

  • For a fun touch, and a bit of extra flavor, add some cinnamon sugar to the edge of your shot glass.
  • Place your glasses in the freezer for a bit before you make the oatmeal cookie shots. It’s a great way to keep the shots cold when serving and also gives a nice, frosty appearance.
  • Adjust the sweetness if you’d like. You can use less or more of the butterscotch schnapps to ensure it doesn’t get too sweet.
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Food pairings

Serve these yummy dessert shots with some savory treats like a charcuterie board or some movie theater butter popcorn. You can pair it with some cookies too! It goes great with madelines or some Baileys chocolate chip cookies.

For another fun sweet treat combo, serve your oatmeal cookie shots with fruity desserts like apple pie crumble or blueberry coffee cake.

FAQ

Can I batch make oatmeal cookie shots?

Yes! Just multiple the ingredients by however many servings you want and then add it all to a cocktail shaker. Strain the mixture into multiple chilled shot glasses and enjoy.

How much alcohol is in schnapps?

The alcohol content in schnapps is typically anywhere between 15 and 25 percent ABV. Some brands and certain flavors may be higher, but you can check the label on whatever brand you plan to purchase.

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Oatmeal Cookie Shot

Yield: 1 shot
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
This sugary sweet dessert shot is fun to serve at parties! Make an oatmeal cookie shot with just three simple ingredients.
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ingredients

  • ¾ ounces butterscotch schnapps
  • ¾ ounces Irish cream liqueur
  • ¼ ounce cinnamon schnapps or cinnamon whisky

instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add butterscotch schnapps, Irish cream and cinnamon schnapps. Shake well until chilled through.
  • Strain into a chilled shot glass.

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nutrition information

Yield: 1 shot

amount per serving:

Serving: 1.75ounces Calories: 150kcal Carbohydrates: 13g Protein: 1g Fat: 3g Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 0.01mg Sodium: 0.02mg Sugar: 12g
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