These Are the Best Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, chewy, and irresistibly flavorful, these are truly the best oatmeal cookies you’ll ever bake. Packed with wholesome old-fashioned rolled oats, a hint of warm cinnamon, and a perfect balance of sweetness from brown sugar and your choice of raisins or chocolate chips, these cookies offer a timeless comfort that everyone loves. Buttery and tender in texture, they’re quick to make with just 15 minutes of prep time, making them a go-to treat for busy bakers. Customize them with optional chopped nuts for extra crunch and enjoy them fresh or from the freezer for days to come. Perfect for snack time, sharing, or satisfying cravings, this classic oatmeal cookie recipe is an essential addition to your collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 6

Gently fold in the rolled oats, raisins or chocolate chips, and chopped nuts (if using) with a spatula.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies chewy.

Step 9

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1166.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4497.7

Total Fat 157.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 620mg	0%
Sodium 2667.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 743.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.6g	0%
Total Sugars 403.6g
Protein 76.8g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 509.5mg	0%
Iron 25.3mg	0%
Potassium 3092.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.2%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 63.3%