Irresistibly Soft and Delicious Oatmeal Cookies

The Best Oatmeal Cookies

This oatmeal cookie recipe will give you soft and chewy cookies with a warm cinnamon flavor. You can add raisins or chocolate chips for an extra touch of sweetness!

Ingredients You’ll Need

This oatmeal cookie recipe calls for simple ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1½ cups rolled oats
• ¾ cup raisins or chocolate chips
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

How to Make Oatmeal Cookies

Making these oatmeal cookies is super easy. First, mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another. Stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, then add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Next, fold in the oats, raisins, and walnuts. The mixture will be quite thick!

Let the dough rest for about 20 minutes to allow the ingredients to meld together and make the dough easier to work with. After that, you can scoop out portions of dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Baking the Oatmeal Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (about 175°C) and bake the cookies for about 10 to 11 minutes, or until they are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for Perfect Oatmeal Cookies

• Use only brown sugar for the best cookie flavor, as it has that distinctive caramel taste.
• Let the dough rest for 20 minutes before baking to help the cookies hold their shape and achieve a more delicious chewy texture.
• Tip: If you’re not a fan of raisins, you can substitute them with dried cherries or nuts.

Storing Oatmeal Cookies

To keep your cookies soft and chewy, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the cookies for about 3 months.

Preparing Oatmeal Cookie Dough Ahead of Time

If you love to prepare cookie dough ahead of time, you can keep the dough in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days or freeze it for up to 1 month. Roll the dough into balls and freeze temporarily before placing them in an airtight container or Ziploc bag.

More Delicious Cookie Recipe Suggestions

If you love these oatmeal cookies, you should try making other cookie recipes like chocolate chip cookies, snickerdoodles, or peanut butter cookies!