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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Oatmeal Cookies Ever

This guide provides everything you need to bake the perfect oatmeal cookies, whether you prefer them chewy or crispy. Follow these tips and tricks to ensure your cookies turn out perfectly every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the oats and raisins: Stir in the oats and raisins (if using) until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop the dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing and a consistent texture. Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough cookies. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for chewier cookies. Customize with nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.