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We LOVE cookies, and oatmeal cookies are a classic favorite at our house.
Our family has been making them for as long as we can remember, which is why they are one of our favorite cookies. They are super chewy, great with mix ins, and are SO easy (no need to chill the dough)!
They are especially delicious straight from the oven when they are warm. Serve them up with a glass of milk. YUM!
If you love oatmeal cookies like we do, try our oatmeal raisin and coconut oatmeal versions, too!
Why we think you’ll love it:
- So simple. These cookies are easy to make and require common ingredients.
- A fabulous texture! Not, only are they soft and chewy, but they’re delicious and taste amazing too!
- Great for parties and gifting. This cookie is one everybody enjoys and is great for get togethers, gifting and holidays like Christmas and Easter.
Oatmeal Cookie Ingredients And Substitutions
- ¾ cups unsalted butter – room temperature (see How to Soften Butter Quickly)
- 1½ cups brown sugar – We used light brown sugar, but dark brown sugar can also be used.
- 1 egg – room temperature eggs combine better with the other ingredients.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour – be sure to Measure Flour Correctly
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2¼ cups old-fashioned oats (rolled oats) – For a less chewy cookie, use quick oats.
- optional mix-ins – Add up to 1 cup of chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, walnuts, pecans, chopped candy bars or M&M’s, raisins, or dried cranberries.
How to Make Easy Oatmeal Cookies
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- BATTER. Using a stand mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, around 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and beat for another minute.
- Add flour and sprinkle on baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the dry ingredients until combined. Add oats and combine. The mixture will be a little tacky, but you should be able to roll it into a ball in your hands without making a total mess. If it is too sticky, add 1 tablespoon flour at a time until the mixture can be handled.
- BAKE. Roll the dough into 1 to 1½ inch balls, using your hands, and place the balls on the prepared cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 14 minutes until the edges brown slightly and the centers are set. Transfer to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- We use old-fashioned oats for the classic chewy texture, but quick oats can be used and will produce a softer cookie.
- While plain oatmeal cookies are divine, we often add chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips to the dough.
- The butter needs to be at room temperature. Too cold, and it won’t mix in well. Too warm, and the cookies will spread flat in the oven.
Easy Oatmeal Cookies
Irresistibly easy oatmeal cookies are a family favorite because they are chewy, soft, and always gone in minutes!!
Equipment
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Ingredients
- ¾ cups unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1½ cups brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2¼ cups old-fashioned oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Add butter and brown sugar to the bowl of your stand mixer and beat at medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, around 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat for another minute.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined. Add the oats and combine. The mixture will be a little tacky, but you should be able to roll it into a ball in your hands without making a total mess. If it is too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time until the mixture can be handled.
- Roll the dough into 1 to 1½ inch balls, using your hands, and place the balls on the prepared cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 14 minutes until the edges begin to brown and the centers are set. Transfer to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
Notes
Recipe Tips.
- We use old-fashioned oats for the classic chewy texture, but quick oats can be used and will produce a softer cookie.
- While plain oatmeal cookies are divine, we often add chopped nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips to the dough.
- The butter needs to be at room temperature. Too cold, and it won’t mix in well. Too warm, and the cookies will spread flat in the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 106mg, Potassium: 55mg, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 150IU, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 0.7mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Make ahead of time?
Cover and refrigerate the dough for 1-2 days before baking. You can also form cookie dough balls and freeze them for 3-6 months. See How to Store Cookie Dough for tips.
How to store?
Store baked cookies in an airtight container for 2-3 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months.
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This recipe was originally published August 2013.
I love a good, perfectly chewy oatmeal cookie and these are top notch! Saving this recipe to make again soon!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks so much for trying it out! 🙂
I divided the dough into thirds and added chocolate chips to one, butterscotch chips to one, and raisins and coconut to the last one. They were all amazing!!
I love how you mixed it up and made different variations with the dough. Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Rolled them into balls but they wouldn’t flatten why would that happen?
Sometimes when cookies don’t flatten in the oven a bit, too much flour was used? Perhaps that was the case. Not totally sure! Hope they still tasted yummy!
These really are the easiest Oatmeal Cookies to make! I love that they are chewy too! Such a great idea on making and freezing them. I love being able to have cookies on hand when needed!
Sometimes, there is nothing better than an oatmeal cookie!! These are chewy & delicious!! Think we might add some chocolate chips next time.
Great idea! You never can go wrong with adding some extra chocolate, right? 😉
Thanks a lot for sharing this oatmeal cookies! It’s very easy to make and kids really loves it!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad that your kiddos loved them too!
I am adding chocolate chips and walnuts
That would be yummy!
Hi! Sugar and animal fat are personal considerations to control blood sugar and high cholesterol levels. So, I would substitute butter with margerine or oil. rrAlso, I would use plumped dry fruits like raisins or berrires for SUGARs.
Thank you for sharing that!
I’m not a big fan of oatmeal cookies, however, these cookies are incredible!
Oatmeal cookies are classic. Good just the way they are or if you want to change them just add your favorite ingredient. My husband likes raisins in his cookies. A favorite of his.