The Only Oatmeal Cookies Recipe You Ll Ever Use Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible aroma of buttery brown sugar as these classic oatmeal cookies bake to golden perfection! This recipe creates delightfully chewy cookies with a rich caramel flavor. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins – raisins, chocolate chips, or get creative! These cookies are so easy to make, and the dough freezes beautifully for baking later. Get ready for the most delicious oatmeal cookies you'll ever taste!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 160.9 kcal
Protein 4g
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How to Make The Only Oatmeal Cookies Recipe You Ll Ever Use

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup packed brown sugar.
  3. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, but do not boil. Remove from heat.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the melted butter and sugar mixture into the egg mixture and whisk until combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  8. Stir in 3 cups quick-cooking oats and 1 cup shredded coconut.
  9. Mix in 1 cup chocolate chips or ½ cup raisins (or both!).
  10. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. (Smaller cookies will take less time)
  12. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Optional: Roll cookie dough into balls and freeze for later baking.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

23g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make The Only Oatmeal Cookies Recipe You Ll Ever Use?

The Only Oatmeal Cookies Recipe You Ll Ever Use takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in The Only Oatmeal Cookies Recipe You Ll Ever Use?

The Only Oatmeal Cookies Recipe You Ll Ever Use has approximately 160.9 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for The Only Oatmeal Cookies Recipe You Ll Ever Use?

The key ingredients for The Only Oatmeal Cookies Recipe You Ll Ever Use are Butter, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Pure Vanilla Extract, White Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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