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The Best Soft and Chewy One Bowl Oatmeal Cookies

A stack of three golden brown, textured oatmeal cookie treats resting on a white plate.
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You will love this easy, one-bowl recipe for classic oatmeal cookies. They come out perfectly soft and chewy every time, making them a comforting treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips or raisins, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This is where the structure starts!
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. If you are using them, fold in your chocolate chips or raisins now. This is your chance to customize your perfect oatmeal cookie.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For the best soft and chewy oatmeal cookies, do not flatten the dough balls.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewy oatmeal cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping and baking.
  • If you prefer a slightly crispier edge, bake for an extra minute or two.
  • You can substitute applesauce for half of the butter to make a slightly healthier oatmeal cookies recipe, though the texture will change slightly.
  • This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies, perfect for sharing your homemade oatmeal cookies from scratch.

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