Description
These oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they’re easy to make and loved by everyone!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- For the dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the mix-ins:
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the oats, followed by any optional mix-ins (raisins, walnuts, or chocolate chips).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake them. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.