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Classic Soft and Chewy One Bowl Oatmeal Cookies

A stack of freshly baked, chewy oatmeal cookie with visible chocolate chips on a white plate.
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Make the best homemade oatmeal cookies from scratch! This easy, one bowl recipe delivers cookies that are perfectly soft and chewy in the center with slightly crisp edges. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins.

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 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 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 base for the best chewy oatmeal cookies.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium 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. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and your chosen mix-ins, like chocolate chips or raisins, until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thick cookies, gently press the tops slightly.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft. This helps achieve soft baked oatmeal cookies.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a slightly healthier oatmeal cookie.
  • If you prefer crispy edges, bake for 13-14 minutes. For maximum chewiness, slightly underbake them.
  • If you are making oatmeal raisin cookies, soak the raisins in hot water for 10 minutes before adding them to the dough to keep them plump and moist.

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