Description
These classic oatmeal cookies are chewy, hearty, and loaded with wholesome ingredients like oats and nuts. Perfect for a sweet treat or afternoon snack, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually mix into the wet mixture.
- Stir in oats and extras: Stir in the oats, and fold in raisins or chocolate chips and walnuts if using.
- Bake: Scoop dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Cool: Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and allow them to finish setting on the baking sheet.
- You can substitute dried cranberries or white chocolate chips for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
