Old Fashion Oatmeal Cookies
Sink your teeth into the timeless charm of Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies, a classic recipe that delivers the perfect balance of chewy texture, warm cinnamon spice, and rich buttery sweetness. Made with pantry staples like rolled oats, brown sugar, and a touch of vanilla, these cookies are brimming with nostalgic flavors reminiscent of homemade treats from grandma’s kitchen. Optional add-ins like raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts allow you to customize each batch to suit your cravings. Ready in just 25 minutes, including baking time, these cookies are perfect for satisfying sweet tooth emergencies or sharing with loved ones. Whether paired with a glass of cold milk or a steaming cup of tea, they’re guaranteed to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the rolled oats, and if desired, fold in raisins, chocolate chips, and/or nuts for added texture and flavor.
Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look slightly soft but will firm up as they cool.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pans for 5 minutes. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of tea. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4535 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.4 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.3 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2665 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 752.7 g | 274% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.1 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 425.9 g | ||
| Protein | 77.1 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 539 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 25.5 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 3188 mg | 68% | |
*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.
