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Classic Soft and Chewy One-Bowl Oatmeal Cookies

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Make soft, chewy oatmeal cookies using a simple one-bowl method. This recipe uses common pantry staples for a comforting, homemade treat.

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 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup mix-in (raisins or chocolate chips)

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.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and your chosen mix-in (raisins or chocolate chips). Do not overmix.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft for a chewy texture.
  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 cookies, use quick oats instead of rolled oats, or blend half of your rolled oats briefly in a food processor before adding them to the dough.
  • If you are looking for alternatives to baking from scratch, consider looking into best meal delivery services for quick dinner solutions, but these cookies are worth the effort.
  • To make these cookies crispy, flatten the dough balls slightly before baking and reduce the cook time by 1-2 minutes.
  • You can substitute applesauce for some of the butter for a slightly lighter cookie, similar to some weight loss programs recipes.

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