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The Ultimate BEST Oatmeal Cookies Recipe - Perfectly Chewy & Delicious

This recipe creates the perfect oatmeal cookies with crispy edges and soft, chewy centers using wholesome oats and warm spices. The cookies are versatile for any occasion and include expert tips for achieving the ideal texture every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, then gradually add to wet ingredients
  5. Stir in the oats and any optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers look slightly underdone
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack

Notes

Butter temperature matters - use properly softened butter (not melted). Don't overbake - cookies continue cooking on hot baking sheet. For thicker cookies, chill dough 30 minutes before baking. Customize with different mix-ins like dried cranberries, nuts, or white chocolate chips.