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Classic Soft and Chewy One-Bowl Oatmeal Cookies

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Make the best homemade oatmeal cookies from scratch. This easy, one-bowl recipe yields cookies that are perfectly soft and chewy with slightly crisp edges, just like you remember.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup mix-ins (optional: chocolate chips or raisins)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This is your first step to the best chewy oatmeal cookies.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats. If you are adding chocolate chips or raisins for oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe, mix them in now.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. For soft baked oatmeal cookies, pull them out slightly before they look completely done.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use quick oats instead of rolled oats for a more tender texture.
  • If you prefer a crispier edge, slightly flatten the dough balls before baking.
  • You can substitute half the butter with unsweetened applesauce for a lower-fat option, though the texture will change slightly.
  • This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies.

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