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Classic Oatmeal Cookies Recipe - Traditional Chewy Oatmeal Treats

These classic oatmeal cookies are timeless treats that bring back warm memories with their perfect chewy texture - crisp around the edges while remaining soft and tender in the center. The combination of old-fashioned oats, warm cinnamon, and just the right amount of sweetness creates a cookie that's both satisfying and wholesome.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup raisins (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  5. Stir in the oats and raisins (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For the best results, make sure your butter is properly softened - it should yield to gentle pressure but still hold its shape. Don't overmix the dough after adding the flour, as this can lead to tough cookies. If you prefer crispier cookies, bake them for an additional 1-2 minutes. For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.