Oatmeal Cookies
Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with hearty oats and warm cinnamon flavor. Perfect for snacking, dessert, or lunchbox treats, these classic cookies are comforting, nostalgic, and easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- Optional add-ins: raisins chocolate chips, chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Stir in oats and optional add-ins.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chewy texture: Do not overbake; centers should look slightly underdone.
- Healthier option: Substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour.
- Flavor boost: Add nutmeg or orange zest.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months.