Description
Oatmeal cookies bring a nostalgic blend of warmth and sweetness, perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture and delightful mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, these cookies are not only easy to make but also create cherished memories. Enjoy with a glass of milk or as a cozy breakfast treat; they are truly irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and oats.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in your chosen mix-ins.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg