Description
These deliciously irresistible oatmeal cookies combine the perfect balance of chewy oats, sweet raisins or chocolate chips, and warm cinnamon spice. Easy to prepare and bake, they offer a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion, delivering a classic comfort cookie that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Other
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, which helps to create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated, adding moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing and ensure tender cookies.
- Incorporate Oats and Raisins/Chips: Fold in the rolled oats and your choice of raisins or chocolate chips, adding texture and bursts of sweetness.
- Portion Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, enhancing their texture and flavor.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow to cool on the sheet.
- Substitute raisins with chocolate chips or nuts for variety.
- Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
- Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months to bake fresh cookies later.
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture; quick oats can result in a softer cookie.
