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The Ultimate Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

A stack of three golden brown oatmeal cookies resting on a small white plate.
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This recipe delivers soft and chewy oatmeal cookies using simple pantry staples. Follow this straightforward method for classic homemade cookies that work every time.

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 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

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 usually takes about 2 minutes with an electric mixer, but you can do this by hand if needed.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and any mix-ins, like raisins or chocolate chips, using a wooden spoon.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker, chewier cookies, slightly flatten the dough balls.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. For the softest centers, remove the cookies when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • To achieve maximum chewiness, use light brown sugar as the primary sweetener. The molasses content helps retain moisture.
  • For bakery style cookies, slightly underbake them. They will firm up as they cool.
  • If you skip mix-ins, these are excellent as simple, old fashioned oatmeal cookies.

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