Easy Oatmeal Cookies
160kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheets
- parchment paper
- wire rack
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually mix into wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in oats and optional mix-ins like raisins or chocolate chips.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories160kcalCarbohydrates22gProtein2gFat7gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat0.7gMonounsaturated Fat1.8gCholesterol25mgSodium105mgPotassium80mgFiber2gSugar12gVitamin A300IUCalcium20mgIron0.8mg
Notes
Swap raisins for dried cherries, or go dairy-free with plant-based butter. Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies, and store with a slice of bread to keep them soft longer.