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The Ultimate Best Oatmeal Cookies Recipe - Perfectly Chewy Golden Treats

This ultimate oatmeal cookie recipe delivers perfectly chewy cookies with crispy edges and soft centers after years of testing and perfecting. The versatile cookies are great for snacks, lunchboxes, or dessert platters, featuring rolled oats, warm spices, and just the right sweetness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  4. Stir in the rolled oats and any optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips. The dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, you can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft. The cookies will continue to set as they cool on the baking sheet.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This resting time is crucial for achieving that perfect chewy texture.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing. Don't overmix once flour and oats are added. Chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies. Measure flour correctly by spooning into cup and leveling off.