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All About The Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Craving a hearty oatmeal cookie that's more about the oats than the sugar? This recipe delivers! Get ready for thick, crispy cookies bursting with oat flavor, thanks to a generous helping of Quaker Oats. The secret? Don't forget to flatten them before baking – they won't spread much. Perfect for satisfying your oatmeal cookie cravings – chewy or crispy, you decide!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 31 mins
Calories 234.9 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for All About The Oatmeal Cookies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

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How to Make All About The Oatmeal Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in 3 cups rolled oats and 1 cup raisins (or other mix-ins like chocolate chips!).
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a spoon or the bottom of a glass.
  8. Bake for 8-9 minutes for chewy cookies, or 10-11 minutes for crispier cookies.
  9. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. **Bar Cookie Variation:** Press dough into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

31g

Carbs

9g

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