These Chewy Oatmeal Cookies II are the ultimate classic oatmeal cookies. They are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for any occasion or as a sweet treat with a glass of milk. This recipe is easy to follow and yields the best-ever oatmeal cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy these delicious chewy oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk or share them with friends and family!
