Description
Classic American oatmeal cookies with a soft, chewy texture and perfect sweet balance. Made with rolled oats, butter, and a mix of sugars for ideal flavor and structure.
Ingredients
1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
1 ¾ cup (215 g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
¾ tsp salt
¾ tsp cinnamon
3 cups (285 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
1 ½ cups add-ins (optional: chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts)
Instructions
Cream butter and sugars in a stand mixer until smooth and light.
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until well combined.
Stir in rolled oats and desired add-ins.
Chill dough for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Portion dough into 24 rounded tablespoon-sized balls on a baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
Replace all-purpose flour with oat flour for a gluten-free alternative.
Chill the dough to prevent spreading during baking.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg