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Best Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

These delightful cookies combine hearty oats and a hint of sweetness, creating a chewy texture that is irresistible for all ages.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is softened for easy creaming.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed Brown sugar adds moisture and chewiness.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Regular white sugar for sweetness.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature eggs work best.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract For flavor enhancement.
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour All-purpose flour for structure.
  • 1 tsp baking soda Helps cookies rise.
  • 1/2 tsp salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats Key ingredient for chewiness.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips Customize with your favorite add-ins.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, blending until just combined.
  5. Fold in the oats until evenly distributed, then fold in raisins or chocolate chips if using.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers will look slightly underbaked.
  8. Remove cookies from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Enjoy with a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of coffee. For variation, consider substituting raisins with dried cranberries.