Dad's Cookies
Discover the heartwarming nostalgia of "Dad's Cookies," a timeless recipe packed with wholesome ingredients and customizable add-ins for a treat the whole family will love. With a chewy texture and warm undertones of cinnamon, these old-fashioned oatmeal cookies are made with rolled oats, a touch of brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla for unparalleled flavor. Elevate them with optional mix-ins like sweet raisins, rich chocolate chips, or crunchy nuts to suit your taste. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and ready in under 30, this easy homemade cookie recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, festive gatherings, or simply indulging your sweet tooth. These homemade oatmeal cookies strike the perfect balance of softness and chewiness, making them an irresistible snack or dessert. Bake up a batch of "Dad's Cookies" today and fill your home with the comforting aroma of baking perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms.
Fold in the rolled oats and, if desired, the raisins, chocolate chips, and/or chopped nuts.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden on the edges but still soft in the center.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.6 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.3 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2677 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 789.6 g | 287% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.1 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 413.6 g | ||
| Protein | 94.2 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 585 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 31.4 mg | 174% | |
| Potassium | 3287 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
