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The Best Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

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This is the classic oatmeal cookie recipe you need for soft centers and delightfully chewy edges. It uses simple pantry ingredients and is easy to make from scratch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon 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
  • 1 cup mix-ins (raisins or chocolate chips)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps create a soft cookie.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and your chosen mix-ins, like raisins or chocolate chips, using a wooden spoon or spatula.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, slightly press the dough balls down.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the oatmeal cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewy oatmeal cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you prefer Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, use sweet raisins. If you want Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips.
  • Using old-fashioned rolled oats provides the best texture for these homemade oatmeal cookies.

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