Here’s a simple and classic Oatmeal Cookies recipe that’s soft, chewy, and easy to make at home:
Ingredients (makes ~12–15 cookies)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for a healthier version)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients:
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugars until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix well.
- Combine:
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts if using.
- Shape cookies:
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown on the edges.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
✅ Tips:
- For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies and let them finish setting as they cool.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for a warm spice flavor.
- For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour, coconut oil, and reduce sugar slightly.
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