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Classic Oatmeal Cookies Recipe: Timeless Chewy Perfection

This authentic oatmeal cookie recipe delivers traditional texture and flavor with perfect balance of sweetness and chewiness. Packed with wholesome oats, these heritage cookies are perfect for family gatherings or casual baking with expert tips for achieving that golden-brown perfection.
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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. Prepare your ingredients by bringing butter to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes with electric mixer).
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt for even distribution.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in oats and optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers look slightly underdone.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use old-fashioned oats for perfect texture, don't overbake (remove when centers look slightly underdone), chill dough for 30 minutes for better flavor, measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling, use room temperature ingredients for smooth incorporation.