Recipe For Oatmeal Cookies

There’s nothing quite like a batch of homemade Oatmeal Cookies, just like Grandma made! This is my favorite oatmeal cookie recipe!

They’re soft and chewy, perfectly spiced, dotted with juicy raisins and crunchy walnuts and always sure to satisfy those cookie cravings.

You’ll love all the textures in these oatmeal cookies and their rich buttery flavor. They’re just one of those classic cookies everyone will love and you’ll want to make time and time again.

And of course the ultimate way to enjoy these cookies is fresh, warm from the oven with a tall glass of ice cold, creamy whole milk.

There’s just something so nostalgic about these (oatmeal cookies just like Grandma’s!), and it’s a tradition that should be passed down for generations to come.

Chocolate chips work great here too. Just omit the raisins and add 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips instead.

Yes. Salted butter will work fine here if that’s what you have on hand. Just omit the salt because there’s about 1/4 tsp salt per stick of salted butter.

recipe for oatmeal cookies

Oatmeal Cookies

recipe for oatmeal cookies

My favorite oatmeal cookie recipe! Soft and chewy, perfectly spiced, dotted with juicy raisins and crunchy walnuts and always sure to satisfy those cookie cravings.

Prep: 15min

Total: 55min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 184 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 64 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups (212g) all-purpose flour ((scoop and level to measure))
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, (softened slightly (it should still be somewhat cold and firm))
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (260g) rolled old fashioned oats*
  • 1 cup (153g) raisins** ((preferably from a freshly opened package))
  • 1 cup (118g) chopped walnuts

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt for 20 seconds, set aside.
  3. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
  4. Mix in one egg, then blend in second egg and vanilla.
  5. Add flour mixture and mix just until combined then mix in oats, raisins and walnuts.
  6. Scoop dough out and shape into 1 1/2-inch balls (or 40 grams each), transfer to prepared baking sheet fitting 12 per sheet and spacing 2-inches apart.
  7. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown on edges and nearly set (center should look under-baked), about 12 – 14 minutes.
  8. Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Oatmeal Cookies

recipe for oatmeal cookies

These soft and chewy Oatmeal Cookies are the BEST oatmeal cookies. They are easy to make, everyone needs this classic oatmeal cookie recipe.

Prep: 15min

Total: 27min

Yield: 24

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 226 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 143 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Pinch of nutmeg, (optional)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old fashioned oats
  • Flaked sea salt, (for sprinkling on cookies)

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg, if using. Set aside.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat with the paddle attachment until creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula if necessary. This should take 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and beat until combined and smooth.
  5. With the mixer off, add all of the dry ingredients. Turn the mixer on low and mix until just combined. Stir in the oats.
  6. Line large baking sheets with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Scoop the cookie dough into round balls, about 2 tablespoons per ball. Place on the lined baking sheets, about 2-inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown but the centers are still light golden and soft. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the cookies with flaked sea salt. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

recipe for oatmeal cookies

These Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies are a dark, magical cookie that’s as good at room temperature as it is warm straight out of the oven.

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 24 serving(s)

Ingredients:

  • 1 c. salted butter, softened
  • 2 c. packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 3 c. old fashioned oats

Instruction:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer (or using a hand mixer) beat together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl after each one.
  3. Mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium sized bowl. Add it into the creamed mixture in 2 to 3 batches, mixing it until just combined. Mix in the oats until just combined.
  4. Use your preferred size cookie scoop (or a regular spoon) to drop portions of dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, spacing them a couple inches apart. Bake for 12-13 minutes or until dark and chewy. If you’d like a crispier cookie, just cook a little longer!
  5. Let them cool slight on the pan after removing from the oven, then transfer the cookies onto a plate for serving.

    * Note: Add 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts to the flour mixture if you’d like a nutty flavor and crunch.

Best Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

recipe for oatmeal cookies

The best Oatmeal Cookie Recipe – crispy edges with soft and chewy centers, these oatmeal cookies are easy to make with simple ingredients and no chilling! . Add your favorite mix-ins to make them your own.

Prep: 5min

Total: 25min

Yield: 18

Serving Size: 1 cookie

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cookie, calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 151 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup salted butter (softened)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cup old-fashioned oatmeal
  • 1 cup mix-ins (optional) (chocolate chips, raisins, cinnamon chips, etc.)

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. Place softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer and beat until combined.
  5. Add egg and vanilla and beat on medium speed until the mixture is light (about 30-60 seconds).
  6. Add dry ingredient mixture and beat on low speed until just combined.
  7. Add oatmeal and beat on low speed until combined.
  8. Add mix ins (if desired) and stir until evenly distributed in the dough.
  9. Use a 1 ½ to 2 TBS cookie scoop to measure out the dough.
  10. Roll the dough into a ball and place on the prepared cookie sheet. Repeat until all the dough is used.
  11. Gently and very slightly press down tops of cookies until they are flat.
  12. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the top is just set.
  13. Let sit on the baking pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

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FAQ

What kind of oats are best for cookies?

Choosing the Oats

Steel-cut, whole oats, and quick oats all make a nice hearty breakfast each in their own way, but when it comes to cookies, there’s one variety that reigns supreme: old-fashioned whole rolled oats are what you want to use.

Can I use old fashioned oats instead of quick oats in cookies?

For baking, regular rolled oats and quick-cooking are usually interchangeable in a recipe. If your recipe calls for quick-cooking oats and you only have old-fashioned rolled oats, pulse the old-fashioned oats in the food processor a few times.

Why can’t you use instant oats in cookies?

Quick oats are not the best choice when it comes to baking cookies. Unlike rolled oats, which are thicker and chewier, quick oats are much finer and more processed. This means that when used in cookies, quick oats will not give the same texture as rolled oats.

Why are my homemade oatmeal cookies hard?

Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, which can produce tough cookies. If the recipe doesn’t call for an electric mixer, mix in dry ingredients using a wooden spoon. When dry ingredients like flour are “scooped” into the measuring cup directly from the container, it compresses, or becomes packed.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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