Enjoy the taste of freshly baked oatmeal cookies with this easy and wholesome recipe. These cookies are chewy, flavorful, and perfect for a snack or dessert. Made with oats, cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon 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 oats
- 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture.
- Mix in the oats and raisins or chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop dough by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Oats are a good source of fiber and can help lower cholesterol levels.
Adding raisins or chocolate chips to oatmeal cookies gives them a delicious twist of flavor.