Homemade Soft Oatmeal Cookies
Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies packed with warm flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- Optional add-ins: ½ cup raisins, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in rolled oats and any optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underdone.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough for 30 minutes enhances flavor and texture. Customize with add-ins like coconut flakes or white chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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