A classic, old-fashioned easy oatmeal cookies recipe that is soft and chewy on the inside with a little crispiness on the edges. A great recipe to have on your regular rotation in the cookie jar!
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These cookies are delicious dunked into hot coffee or a tall glass of milk!
Over the years, I've tried dozens of Oatmeal Cookie recipes and this one continues to be at the top of the list and I hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.
Why you will love this recipe
- this recipe uses basic pantry ingredients
- like most of my recipes, it's easy to make with great results
- no fancy equipment required - simply use a hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment and you're set to go!
Ingredients
- you can use old-fashioned oats or instant oats in this recipe
- take the butter out of the refrigerator about 30-60 minutes before baking to soften it at room temperature
- eggs should be at room temperature as well
How to make this recipe
- Start by creaming together the butter and both sugars, then add in egg and vanilla and beat until well-combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon (optional but good). Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing slowly after each addition.
- Next, stir in the rolled oats. I find this step is easier to do by hand with a wooden spoon or with clean hands, mixing until combined.
- Roll into 1 and ½ inch balls. Dip into granulated sugar, then flatten slightly and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. (no parchment paper? leave it ungreased).
- Bake in 375F oven for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden. Cookies will still appear soft in the middle. Take them out of the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for one minute, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
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Easy Oatmeal Cookies
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 36
Description
A classic old-fashioned oatmeal cookie recipes that is soft and chewy on the inside with a little crispiness on the edges. A great recipe to have on your regular rotation in the cookie jar!
Ingredients
¾ cup butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. cinnamon (optional)
2 eggs, room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla
1 and ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned or instant)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add in eggs and vanilla, beating until well-combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking power, baking soda and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition being careful not to over mix.
- Using wooden spoon, or with clean hands, add in rolled oats and stir until combined.
- Roll into 1 and ½ inch balls and dip into granulated sugar. (This is optional but gives the cookies a nice sparkle and a tasty top).
- Flatten the cookies slightly, then place on baking sheet two inches apart.
- Bake in 375F oven for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are light golden brown. Cookies will still be soft in the middle.
- Leave on cookie sheet for one minutes, then transfer to cooling racks.
Notes
- For all of my recipes, I recommend baking cookies one sheet at a time in the middle of the oven.
- Storage instructions: Store cookies covered, in airtight container for 4 to 5 days at room temperature.
- Freezing instructions: Place cookies in layers between parchment paper or waxed paper and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 111
- Sugar: 8.7 g
- Sodium: 15.3 mg
- Fat: 4.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.6 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 20.5 mg
Keywords: Cookies, Oatmeal
Rebecca
Absolutely delicious. Reminds me of my childhood cookie.
Michelle
I had to stop myself as they were coming out the oven I was eating them! My husband like oatmeal raisn cookies; how much raisins would I add?
★★★★★
Sandra
Hi Michelle 🙂 That's awesome! I would add 1 to 1 and 1/2 cups of raisins. Thanks for the feedback 🙂
Tim
An excellent classic oatmeal recipe. Love the crunchy edge with the soft core!!
★★★★★
Maryeileen
Can the dough be mixed by hand or do you have to use a stand or hand mixer?
Sandra Flegg
You 'could' mix it by hand but it would need about a full five minutes with vigourous mixing. The butter mixture should be pale and lemon colored and sugar almost dissolved. A good arm workout! 🙂