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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Easy Oatmeal Cookies

    Feb 9, 2021 · Modified: May 24, 2021 by Sandra Flegg

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    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!

    Close up image of oatmeal cookies to show the texture of the baked Easy Oatmeal Cookies with quick oats. this recipe!

    Have you tried my Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies? This recipe is completely different from it, and another family favourite!

    Do you love oatmeal? I'm guessing you might! Check out Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies!

    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

    All of the ingredients required to make oatmeal cookies recipe with text overlay on each ingredient.
    • 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

    Step by steep photos numbered form one to nine for how to make easy oatmeal cookies.
    1. Start by creaming together the butter and both sugars, then add in egg and vanilla and beat until well-combined.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. 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).
    5. 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.
    Cookies cooling on wire rack once they have been Remo red from the oven.

    I would love your feedback on this recipe! Please leave a star rating and comment below 🙂

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    Easy Oatmeal Cookies


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    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Sandra Flegg
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 36
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    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

    1. 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.
    2. Add in eggs and vanilla, beating until well-combined.
    3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking power, baking soda and cinnamon (if using).
    4. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition being careful not to over mix.
    5. Using wooden spoon, or with clean hands, add in rolled oats and stir until combined.
    6. 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). 
    7. Flatten the cookies slightly, then place on baking sheet two inches apart. 
    8. Bake in 375F oven for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are light golden brown. Cookies will still be soft in the middle. 
    9. 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

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    1. Rebecca

      February 04, 2022 at 10:35 am

      Absolutely delicious. Reminds me of my childhood cookie.

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    2. Michelle

      April 14, 2022 at 2:48 pm

      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?

      ★★★★★

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      • Sandra

        April 14, 2022 at 5:19 pm

        Hi Michelle 🙂 That's awesome! I would add 1 to 1 and 1/2 cups of raisins. Thanks for the feedback 🙂

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    3. Tim

      January 23, 2023 at 3:37 pm

      An excellent classic oatmeal recipe. Love the crunchy edge with the soft core!!

      ★★★★★

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    4. Maryeileen

      January 28, 2023 at 4:44 pm

      Can the dough be mixed by hand or do you have to use a stand or hand mixer?

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      • Sandra Flegg

        January 28, 2023 at 5:09 pm

        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! 🙂

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