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Oatmeal Cookies

Classic oatmeal cookies are made with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, old-fashioned oats, and optional raisins or chocolate chips. These cookies bake up chewy in the center with lightly golden edges and a cozy homemade flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Baked Goods, Cookies, Dessert, Family Favorites, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
  7. Stir in the old-fashioned oats until evenly mixed.
  8. Fold in raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts, if using.
  9. Scoop the dough into 1 1/2-tablespoon balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  10. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 20–30 minutes before baking. For flatter cookies, bake right away.
  11. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers still look slightly soft.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Use old-fashioned oats for the best chewy texture. Do not overbake; the centers will continue setting as the cookies cool on the pan.