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

These ultimate chewy oatmeal cookies are soft, thick, and packed with flavor, making them a family favorite for any occasion. They are versatile and can be customized with add-ins like raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts.
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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 (2 sticks) 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 rolled 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. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the oats: Stir in the rolled oats and any optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop the dough: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for the perfect texture. Do not overbake; remove cookies from the oven when edges are set but centers are still soft. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps cookies hold their shape and enhances flavor.