Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Dive into a nostalgic baking adventure with our family-favorite Oatmeal Cookies! This treasured recipe, originally found on a Quaker Oats box, delivers incredibly moist and chewy cookies that will have everyone asking for more. The secret? Taking them out of the oven slightly underbaked for that perfect texture. Get ready to experience the warmth and comforting taste of tradition!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 210.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.9 (19 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Oatmeal Cookies

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How to Make Oatmeal Cookies

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) oleo (or butter) and ¾ cup packed light brown sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in ½ cup boiling water, 3 cups quick-cooking oats, and 1 cup raisins (or other mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts).
  6. Mix until thoroughly combined. The dough will be thick.
  7. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. Do not overbake!
  9. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

67g

Fat

8g

Carbs

10g