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Perfect Soft Thick Oatmeal Cookies: The Ultimate Bakery-Style Recipe

These bakery-style oatmeal cookies feature a perfect balance of soft, chewy texture with a golden-brown exterior and pillowy center. The recipe uses rolled oats, warm spices, and simple ingredients to create irresistible cookies that are thick enough to satisfy cookie cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and any optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly underdone
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

Notes

Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for extra thick cookies. Don't overbake - cookies should look slightly underdone in center when removed from oven. Use room temperature ingredients for best texture.