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Best Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

A stack of four soft oatmeal cookie treats, with the top one broken open to show the gooey interior and chocolate chips.
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Make classic, homemade oatmeal cookies that are perfectly soft and chewy in the center with slightly crisp edges. This simple recipe uses everyday ingredients and is great for beginners.

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
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned oats recommended)
  • 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 light and fluffy.
  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. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and your chosen mix-ins (chocolate chips or raisins) by hand.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, gently 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 cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the chewiest texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of quick oats.
  • If you prefer Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, soak the raisins in hot water for 10 minutes before draining and adding them to the dough.
  • These cookies are excellent when paired with a simple meal planning strategy to balance out dessert intake.
  • If you want a slightly crispier edge, bake for 1 minute longer.

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