Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
An easy recipe for perfect, chewy oatmeal cookies. You can use this recipe to make oatmeal raisin cookies or oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt (sea salt preferred)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips or raisins
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix to combine and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat butter and sugars until light and creamy, approximately 2-3 minutes. Mix in eggs, one at a time, until well combined, but do not over mix. Mix in vanilla.
- Pour flour mixture into butter and sugar mixture and stir to combine well. Add in oats and chocolate chips or raisins and stir until well combined, but do not over-mix.
- Place cookie dough in refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Once ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Scoop cookie dough, approximately 2 tablespoons at a time, and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet that has been lined with a silicone baking mat or sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bake for approximately 11-13 minutes or until starting to turn golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheet for approximately ten minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for cooling. Repeat process with remaining cookie dough.
- Store tightly covered and enjoy.
Notes
While chilling is not absolutely required for this recipe, it will yield the best result. If not chilling, increase flour by 1/3 cup to help prevent cookies from spreading too much.
After chilling, the first sheet of cookies to bake may take longer than the following sheets. The temperature of the dough will affect baking time. The dough straight out of the fridge may take 2-3 minutes longer to bake than the dough that is room temperature.
Feel free to try different mix-in items, such as chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, nuts and more!
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.