Oatmeal Sugar Cookies

These oatmeal sugar cookies are the perfect sweet treat that also packs in some nutritious benefits. Made with whole grain oats and just the right amount of sugar, these cookies are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious. They make for a great snack or dessert option for both kids and adults. Try these oatmeal sugar cookies today and satisfy your sweet tooth while enjoying the goodness of oats.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups rolled oats

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the rolled oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Roll the dough into golf ball-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
11. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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