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Ultimate Classic Oatmeal Cookies Recipe - Traditional Chewy Golden Treats

These timeless oatmeal cookies offer the perfect balance of chewy texture, warm spices, and wholesome goodness with crisp edges giving way to a wonderfully chewy center. The combination of cinnamon and vanilla creates a signature warm flavor profile that feels like a comforting hug in cookie form.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
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

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Make sure butter is properly softened.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes with electric mixer on medium speed).
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in rolled oats using a spatula until evenly distributed.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly soft.
  7. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use old-fashioned oats for best texture, don't overbake (take out when edges are golden but centers still look slightly underdone), chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies, can add 1 cup of raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for variation.