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The Best Soft and Chewy One-Bowl Oatmeal Cookies

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Make the best homemade oatmeal cookies from scratch. This easy, one-bowl recipe creates cookies that are perfectly soft and chewy in the center with slightly crisp edges. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
  • 1 cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. You can use a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon for this step.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and your chosen mix-ins (like chocolate chips or raisins) until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. This is your easy one bowl oatmeal cookie dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, press the dough balls down slightly.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers look set but still soft. For the best chewy texture, slightly underbake them.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewy oatmeal cookies, use slightly less flour or chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you want crispy edges, flatten the dough balls slightly more before placing them in the oven.
  • This recipe works well for breakfast cookies; substitute half the mix-ins with dried fruit or seeds.
  • If you are making oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.

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