Description
Delicious and chewy oatmeal cookies that your whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cups rolled oats
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: Start by creaming together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. This step is key to creating that soft texture—cream until the mixture is light and fluffy. My grandmother always said, “Don’t rush this part,” and she was right. Take your time here.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. The eggs bind everything together, while the vanilla deepens the flavor, giving the cookies that warm, home-baked aroma we all love.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Cinnamon is optional, but it adds a cozy spice that complements the oats beautifully.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir just until combined—overmixing can lead to tough cookies. Then fold in the rolled oats. The dough will be thick and hearty.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers still look a little soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This helps them set without drying out. Once cool, store in an airtight container—or enjoy one warm with a glass of milk.
Notes
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For chewier cookies, do not overbake!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg