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The Best Soft and Chewy Classic Oatmeal Cookies

A tempting stack of four soft oatmeal cookie treats piled high on a white plate.
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Make the best homemade oatmeal cookies that are perfectly soft and chewy with crisp edges. This easy, one-bowl recipe uses simple pantry ingredients for classic comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup 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
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips or raisins)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  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 mix-ins (chocolate chips or raisins) by hand until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, slightly press the dough balls down.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set into a chewy texture.

Notes

  • For extra chewy oatmeal cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture; quick oats may result in a softer, less textured cookie.
  • If you prefer Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips. For Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, plump the raisins in hot water for 10 minutes before adding them to the dough.

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