Description
Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect homemade treat, filled with hearty oats and a touch of cinnamon. These classic cookies are easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins like raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts, making them a versatile and satisfying snack or dessert.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
Optional: 1/2 cup raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the oats and any optional mix-ins like raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To keep cookies soft, store them in an airtight container with a slice of bread.
For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or substituting half the butter with coconut oil.
If freezing the dough, shape into balls before freezing, and bake directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 140 kcal per cookie
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