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Classic Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

A tempting stack of freshly baked, golden brown oatmeal cookies piled high on a white plate.
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This recipe gives you perfectly soft and chewy oatmeal cookies using simple pantry staples. This is the reliable, classic oatmeal cookie recipe you need for comforting homemade treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup add-ins (raisins, chocolate chips, or a mix)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. In a separate medium 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. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and your chosen add-ins (raisins or chocolate chips) using a spatula.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, press the dough balls down slightly.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewy oatmeal cookies, use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats, or slightly increase the amount of brown sugar.
  • If you want a classic oatmeal raisin cookie, use 1 cup of raisins as your add-in. For oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, use semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • If your dough seems too soft, chill it for 15 minutes before scooping. This helps prevent spreading.

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