Description
These ultimate oatmeal cookies offer a golden-crisp exterior and tender, chewy interior, made with a perfect balance of rolled oats and all-purpose flour. Ideal for any occasion, they are sweet, hearty, and packed with comforting flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup butter (unsalted, softened; substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free)
1 cup brown sugar (packed; light or dark molasses can be used)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (standard white sugar)
2 large eggs (room temperature; substitute with flax eggs for vegan option)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure extract recommended)
3 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and all-purpose flour.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are firm but slightly soft. Avoid overbaking for softness.
Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For vegan version, substitute butter with vegan butter and eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water per egg)
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
For extra flavor, add raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Easy & Delicious Homemade Cookie Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg