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4.66 from 20 votes

Easy Oatmeal Cookies

These are seriously the best Easy Oatmeal Cookies — soft, chewy, delicious, possibly addictive cookies that are ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 36 cookies
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 sticks, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 cups old fashioned oats

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 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.
  • Add the egg and vanilla and beat for another minute.
  • Add the flour, sprinkle in the baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined. Add the oats and combine.
  • Fold in the dried cherries, chocolate, chopped pecans, or other mix-ins if desired.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and let them cool completely.

Notes

Best Oats: 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.
Add-Ins: These cookies are just begging for you to add your own touches! Add between 1 and 1 1/2 cups (total) of just about anything you’d like. Try adding any of these or a combination:
  • Chocolate chips
  • Peanut butter chips
  • Nuts
  • Cinnamon
  • Cinnamon chips
  • Chopped candy bars
  • M&M’s
  • 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!
 
Keeping 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. 
Make Ahead Tips: You can refrigerate the dough for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 3 months. If frozen, let it thaw in the refrigerator before rolling and baking. Chilled dough may need an extra minute or two in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 36 cookies | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

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