Description
Deliciously chewy oatmeal cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2–3 minutes using an electric mixer. This step helps give the cookies their light texture while keeping them dense enough to stay chewy.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each one is fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth. This mixture should be glossy and creamy.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the Oats: Using a wooden spoon or spatula, fold in the rolled oats. You’ll notice the dough becoming thick and textured—exactly what we want for chewy oatmeal cookies.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps prevent spreading in the oven and deepens the flavor.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop the dough into balls, about 2 tablespoons each, and place them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look just set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store for later—if they last that long!
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for preventing cookie spread.
- For chewier cookies, be careful not to overbake them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg