The Very Best Oatmeal Cookies
Soft, chewy, and bursting with comforting flavor, *The Very Best Oatmeal Cookies* are a timeless treat perfect for any occasion. Made with a blend of brown sugar for deep caramel notes, warm cinnamon for a cozy spice, and old-fashioned rolled oats for a hearty texture, these cookies strike the perfect balance between sweet and wholesome. Customize them with plump raisins or crunchy nuts like walnuts or pecans for added flavor and texture. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 12-minute bake, they come together effortlessly, making them ideal for weekday baking or special gatherings. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or saved for later, these classic oatmeal cookies are the ultimate crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving more. Perfect for cookie lovers seeking a nostalgic dessert with a modern twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure 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 (optional)
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the rolled oats, followed by the raisins and chopped nuts if using. Mix until evenly distributed.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between cookies.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet 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 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 258.7 g | 332% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.2 g | 656% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 2719 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 744.9 g | 271% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.7 g | 145% | |
| Total Sugars | 404.3 g | ||
| Protein | 76.1 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 590 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 25.8 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 3092 mg | 66% | |
*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.
