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Ultimate Guide to the Best Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Oatmeal cookies are a timeless classic loved for their chewy texture and comforting sweetness. This recipe guides you to achieve perfectly balanced, soft, and irresistible oatmeal cookies every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 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 ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in the rolled oats and raisins or chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and a lighter texture. Do not overbake; remove cookies from the oven when edges are set but centers are still soft. Customize add-ins like dried cranberries, nuts, or white chocolate chips for variety. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can enhance flavor and texture.