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Ultimate Soft Chewy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe - Classic Golden Perfection

These soft, chewy oatmeal cookies with crispy golden edges are the ultimate comfort food made with rich brown sugar and hearty oats. The recipe creates the perfect balance of texture and flavor with a warm, caramel-like taste from cinnamon and brown sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in rolled oats until well combined.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes until pale in color and creamy consistency.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredient mixture to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Stop as soon as no flour streaks remain.
  5. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly underdone.
  6. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for best results. Don't overbake - remove when edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked. For thicker cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. Add 1 cup of raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for extra flavor.