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The Fastest & Easiest Oatmeal Cookies Recipe - Ready in 20 Minutes!

This revolutionary oatmeal cookie recipe delivers bakery-quality results in just 20 minutes from start to finish with no chilling required. Using simple pantry staples and one bowl, these cookies feature crispy edges with soft, chewy centers perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected cookie cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes)
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined, then fold in the oats and any optional add-ins
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers are still soft
  7. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

Notes

Use room temperature butter for easy creaming, don't overmix to avoid tough cookies, remove cookies when centers look slightly underdone as they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet, and store in airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze dough balls for future baking.