Delicious and Classic Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

These old-fashioned oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with the nostalgic flavors of cinnamon and oats. Perfect for a cozy day at home or as a treat for the kids after school, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Enjoy your delicious homemade old-fashioned oatmeal cookies with a glass of cold milk!

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