These special oatmeal cookies are a delightful treat that will remind you of the ones your grandma used to make. They are chewy, hearty, and full of comforting flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for a cozy afternoon snack with a glass of milk.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white 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 ground nutmeg
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the oats and raisins or chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- 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 to a wire rack to cool completely.
Interesting Facts
Oatmeal is a great source of fiber and can help lower cholesterol levels.
Adding raisins or chocolate chips to oatmeal cookies gives them a burst of sweetness and flavor.