Description
Delicious homemade oatmeal cookies that are soft and chewy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
- Using a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed in before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract to combine.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, folding it in until just combined.
- Gently mix in the rolled oats until they are evenly distributed. The dough will feel thick and slightly sticky.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. Chilling is essential for creating thick cookies that don’t spread too much when baked.
- Once chilled, use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out dough balls roughly the size of 2 tablespoons. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one.
- Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers look just set. Avoid overbaking for a softer texture.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Cool completely before serving, and enjoy!
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- For a variation, try adding chocolate chips or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg