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Best Oatmeal Cookies Recipe: Irresistibly Chewy & Delightful

Best Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Enjoy the delicious and chewy goodness of the best oatmeal cookies you’ll ever make! This recipe combines simple ingredients for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  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, combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  6. If desired, fold in the raisins or chocolate chips.
  7. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them.
  • You can substitute half of the oats with ground oats for a different texture.

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