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The Best Soft and Chewy One-Bowl Oatmeal Cookies

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Make the best homemade oatmeal cookies from scratch with this easy, one-bowl recipe. These cookies are perfectly soft and chewy with crispy edges, and you can customize them with chocolate chips or raisins.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips or raisins)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This is your first step toward the best chewy oatmeal cookies.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats. If you are adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or raisins for oatmeal chocolate chip cookies recipe, fold them in now.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, press the dough balls down slightly.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set but still soft.
  9. Let the oatmeal cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your soft baked oatmeal cookies!

Notes

  • For extra flavor in your homemade oatmeal cookies from scratch, use quick oats alongside rolled oats for a different texture.
  • If you prefer a crispier edge, bake for an extra minute or two, but watch carefully to keep the center moist.
  • This recipe works well for breakfast cookies with oats; simply omit the chocolate chips if you prefer a less sweet version.

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