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    Bless This Mess > Recipes > Desserts > Cookies > Oatmeal Cookies

    Easy Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

    Published: Nov 27, 2018 · Modified: Jul 31, 2020 by Melissa · 68 Comments

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    Easy Kid-Approved Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

    This easy oatmeal cookie recipe turns out perfectly every time! No raisins or chocolate, just simple butter and oatmeal cookies that you can add (or not) what you like to!

    The Best Easy Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

    Easy Oatmeal Cookies

    Long live all the staple recipes that you can make again and again! This recipe has been around the blog (and my home) for years because it’s a classic oatmeal cookie that’s delicious just as it is. I love a simple, plain cookie because it’s a great go-to for celebrations or just a regular Tuesday alike.

    No matter if you add chocolate chips or raisins or nuts or anything else you like, this is a great and solid oatmeal cookie recipe that turns out every single time. They’re some of my husband’s absolute favorites because they’re simple and sweet, without being too much. Plus, the texture is everything and more you could want in a cookie -- soft and chewy with just a bit of crisp on the outside. Pure perfection!

    cookie dipped in glass of milk

    Tips and Tricks for Making This Easy Oatmeal Cookie Recipe:

    • These cookies are just begging for you to add your own touches. Add between 1 and 1 ½ cups (total) of just about anything you’d like. Try adding chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, nuts, cinnamon, cinnamon chips, chopped candy bars, M&M’s, or raisins. You could also put a layer of icing, ice cream, or peanut butter in between two baked and cooled cookies to make a sandwich cookie. The possibilities are endless!
    • Old fashioned oats are great in this recipe because they help to make them chewy and give them that classic oatmeal texture. You can use quick cooking or instant oats (they are the same thing as old fashioned, just cut into smaller pieces), though it'll change the texture a bit. I recommend the old fashioned oats.
    • If you like a simple spiced oatmeal cookie, try adding 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and a ¼ teaspoon of cloves and nutmeg. So good while keeping them simple.
    • I always bake these on parchment paper or baking mats. Do you have baking mats yet? Such a great investment.

    The Best Easy Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
    Can you freeze oatmeal cookies? Can you freeze cookie dough?

    Yes to both! To freeze baked cookies, allow the cookies to cool completely, store them in an airtight container, and keep them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Pull them out about an hour before serving to let them thaw to room temperature.

    To freeze the dough, form the dough into balls, and freeze them for a few hours on a cookie tray. After they’ve frozen through, add them to an airtight container or sealable bags, and stick them back in the freezer. When you’re ready to bake them, preheat your oven, place the frozen dough balls on a baking sheet, and add 2 to 4 minutes of baking time to the suggested bake time. No need to thaw!

    How do you keep oatmeal cookies soft?

    You can keep the cookies soft after baking them by storing them in a container or sealable bag with a piece of bread. The bread will lend its moisture to the cookies, keeping them soft for longer. Using white bread is preferable, so it doesn’t give off any flavor to the cookies.

    What kind of oats do you use for oatmeal cookies?

    I recommend using old-fashioned oats in this recipe because they help to make the cookies chewy and give them that classic oatmeal texture. You *can* use quick oats, but it’ll just have a bit of a different texture.

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    Easy Kid-Approved Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

    The Best Simple Oatmeal Cookie Recipe


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    4.6 from 18 reviews

    • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 24 minutes
    • Yield: 36 cookies 1x
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    This easy oatmeal cookie recipe turns out perfectly every time! No raisins or chocolate, just simple butter and oatmeal cookies that you can add (or not) what you like to!


    Ingredients

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    • ¾ cup butter (1 ½ sticks), at room temperature
    • 1 and ½ cups brown sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla
    • 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 ¼ cups old fashioned oats

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
    2. Add the butter and the brown sugar to the bowl of your stand mixer and beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, around 5 minutes.
    3. Add the egg and vanilla and beat for another minute.
    4. Add the flour, sprinkle in the baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined. Add the oats and combine.
    5. Fold in the dried cherries, chocolate, chopped pecans, or other mix-ins if desired.
    6. The mixture will be a little tacky, but you should be able to roll it into a ball in your hands without making a total mess. If it is too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time until the mixture can be handled.
    7. Roll the dough into 1 to 1.5 inch balls (about 1 large tablespoon of dough), using your hands and place the balls on the prepared cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes until the edges begin to brown and the centers are set.
    8. Transfer to a wire rack and let them cool completely.

    Notes

    • These cookies are just begging for you to add your own touches. Add between 1 and 1 ½ cups (total) of just about anything you’d like. Try adding chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, nuts, cinnamon, cinnamon chips, chopped candy bars, M&M’s, or raisins. You could also put a layer of icing, ice cream, or peanut butter in between two baked and cooled cookies to make a sandwich cookie. The possibilities are endless!
    • This recipe was tested with salted butter but can be made with unsalted as well.
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 14 min
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: easy oatmeal cookie recipe, best oatmeal cookie recipe, how to make oatmeal cookies

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    cookies on a rack

    You may also enjoy these oatmeal cookie recipes:

    • Amazing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
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    • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
    • Soft Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
    • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Spring M&M Oatmeal Cookies
    • Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Oatmeal Cookies with Cinnamon Chips
    • Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies

    This post was originally published in April 2013 and has been updated, rephotographed, and improved with reader feedback.

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    1. Emily

      January 28, 2023 at 5:51 pm

      These really are the best chewy oatmeal cookies. I didn’t have any raisins or chocolate chips or anything to add and they were delicious just plain. Thank you!!

      ★★★★★

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