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Ultimate Chewy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe - Perfectly Soft & Thick Oat Treats

This ultimate chewy oatmeal cookie recipe delivers perfectly baked cookies with crispy golden edges and soft, chewy centers packed with wholesome oats. The generous brown sugar creates signature chewiness while the perfect balance of oats to flour ensures they hold their shape beautifully without becoming cakey.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (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, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the oats and any optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly underdone.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for proper creaming. Don't overbake - take cookies out when centers still look slightly underdone. For thicker cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. High brown sugar content creates chewiness - don't reduce it.