Description
Delicious homemade oatmeal cookies that are chewy, flavorful, and easy to make. These cookies combine hearty rolled oats, warm cinnamon, and rich butter for a classic treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180 grams)
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature (1 cup)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to combine evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, use a mixer on medium speed to cream the room temperature butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, ensuring each is incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand just until the dough forms. It should be thick and well combined.
- Prepare for Baking: Drop rounded tablespoons of the thick dough onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat, spacing the cookies about 3 inches apart. Refrigerate the dough on the baking sheet for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes. The cookies will appear slightly underbaked when removed but will firm up as they cool on the hot baking sheet.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough before baking helps the cookies maintain their shape and results in a better texture.
- Cookies may look soft when first removed from the oven; do not overbake as they will firm up during cooling.
- For added flavor and texture, consider adding ½ cup raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
