Description
Homemade Soft-Baked Oatmeal Cookies bring comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending classic warmth with irresistible sweetness. Hearty oats and rich butter create a delightful treat that wraps you in nostalgic memories of home-style baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks/226 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup raisins (optional, or substitute with chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Prepare toasted oats by spreading them evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast in a preheated 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring once, until golden and aromatic. Allow oats to cool completely before proceeding.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, and cooled toasted oats until thoroughly integrated.
- Cream butter and sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 1-2 minutes. Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Gently incorporate raisins or chocolate chips throughout the dough.
- Portion cookie dough using 2-tablespoon scoops onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Ensure adequate spacing between cookies to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake cookies in batches at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Look for crisp edges and set centers. Remove from oven before overcooking to maintain a chewy texture. Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, serve and savor these delectable homemade oatmeal cookies perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
Notes
- Toast oats carefully to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the cookie’s overall taste profile.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother, more evenly mixed dough that ensures consistent cookie texture.
- Customize mix-ins like dried cranberries, chopped nuts, or white chocolate chips to create unique flavor variations that suit different preferences.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain soft, chewy texture for several days after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg