Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
Optional: 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation Steps:
1. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
2. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
3. Stir in oats and optional mix-ins. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Scoop dough onto sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
6. Cool on sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for enhanced flavor and texture. Experiment with different mix-ins for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seasonal & Holiday Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: oatmeal cookies, baking, traditional recipes