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Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal Cookies
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Enjoy warm, chewy, and soft oatmeal cookies bursting with wholesome flavor and a heartwarming touch of cinnamon. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples to create the perfect cozy treat in under 30 minutes. Customize with your favorite mix-ins like raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips for a delicious snack or dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or dairy-free butter alternative for vegan)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan: 1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Mix-ins

  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Prep the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the old-fashioned oats, flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to ensure even distribution of baking soda and spices for consistent flavor and texture.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This incorporates air, making the cookies soft and tender.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture until smooth and well combined, adding moisture and flavor depth.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
  5. Add Your Mix-Ins: Fold in optional mix-ins like raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts evenly into the dough as desired.
  6. Portion and Bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to set perfectly chewy texture.

Notes

  • Use old-fashioned oats for ideal texture; quick oats may result in softer cookies.
  • Do not overbake; remove cookies when edges are golden but centers still look slightly underdone to keep them chewy.
  • Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance texture and flavor.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better dough consistency.
  • Experiment with mix-ins such as dried cranberries, white chocolate, chopped dates, or cherries for flavor variety.

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