Irresistibly Chewy Homemade Oatmeal Cookie
These perfectly chewy oatmeal cookies combine the warmth of cinnamon with hearty oats for the ultimate homemade treat. With their golden edges and tender centers, they're everything a classic oatmeal cookie should be – simple to make yet irresistibly delicious.
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Servings: 36 Cookies
Calories: 145kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups chocolate chips or raisins optional
Instructions
- Beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in oats and chocolate chips or raisins if using.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes in refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for achieving the perfect chewy texture and preventing spreading.
Use old-fashioned oats rather than quick oats for better texture and structure.
Don't overbake – cookies will continue cooking on the hot pan after removal from oven.
For extra flavor, toast the oats in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before adding to dough.
Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Store finished cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
For softer cookies, slightly underbake; for crispier cookies, bake an additional 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g