Description
Chewy, comforting, and packed with warm flavors, these oatmeal cookies are a classic treat that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups optional add-ins (raisins, chocolate chips, chopped nuts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
- Fold in oats and any desired add-ins.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly soft.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, chill the dough for 20–30 minutes before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Freeze cookie dough balls for later and bake as needed.
- Press extra chips or raisins on top of dough balls for a bakery-style finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: oatmeal cookies, chewy cookies, classic cookie recipe, homemade dessert, easy baking