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Easy Oatmeal Cookie Recipe (Chewy & Soft Center)

The perfect classic cookie with a crisp edge and a delightfully chewy, soft center. This one-bowl wonder is quick to make and uses pantry staples for a comforting treat any day of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessserts, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and any optional mix-ins (raisins or chocolate chips).
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For extra chewy texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Do not overbake; they will continue to firm up as they cool on the sheet.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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