Description
These classic oatmeal cookies are chewy, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. Packed with oats, raisins (or chocolate chips), and nuts, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-Ins (Optional):
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Prepare the Dough: Stir in oats and raisins or chocolate chips (and nuts if using). Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
- You can also swap raisins for dried cranberries or add shredded coconut for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
