Description
Grandma’s classic Oatmeal Cookies blend hearty oats with sweet raisins for a nostalgic treat. Crisp edges and chewy centers promise comfort in every delightful bite, inviting you to savor childhood memories with each warm, homemade morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
Flavoring and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (75g) raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup (50g) chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet for optimal cookie preparation.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly whisking to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light, airy, and fully integrated.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture, blending until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a delicate cookie consistency.
- Gently fold rolled oats and selected mix-ins like raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts into the cookie dough, distributing evenly throughout.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop uniform portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving approximately 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges while maintaining soft, tender centers.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure before transferring to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling.
- Serve and savor these delightful homemade treats.
Notes
- Swap butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version that maintains rich, tender texture.
- Experiment with alternative flours like almond or oat flour to create gluten-free cookies with similar crumbly consistency.
- Use maple syrup or honey as natural sugar replacements for a lower refined sugar option that enhances overall flavor complexity.
- Customize mix-ins like dried cranberries, dark chocolate chunks, or toasted coconut flakes to elevate taste and nutritional profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg