Oatmeal Cookies
This is the BEST Oatmeal Cookies recipe--soft, chewy, puffy and no chilling required! Tasty and loaded with oats, chocolate chunks and raisins! Video included!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter soft but still cold not room temperature
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg extra large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon optional
- 1 1/2 cups oats quick cooking or rolled
- 1 cup chocolate chunks or chips or a combo
- 1/2 cup raisins optional
- 1/2 cup nuts optional
Instructions
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Gather your ingredients and measure them out.
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Start by mixing the butter for 3 minutes using a stand mixer or electric mixer until it's airy and reamy.
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Add in the sugars and continue mixing for anther two minutes until the batter is lighter and fluffier. 2 minutes extra is what you need.
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At this point add in the egg and just mix it until the it blends in, no need to fluff it.
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In a small bowl, mix the flour with salt, baking powder and baking soda and add that into the butter mixture. Mix until blended.
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You'll now add in the oats and chocolate chips while removing the hand mixer completely.
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Us ea spatula to fold in the oats and chocolate or raisin or both into the batter until your batter is well blended.
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Now use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the batteronto a parhcment lined baking sheet.
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Bake until the cookies puff and are golden--14-16 minutes.
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The cookies should have a set edge but a soft center when you remove them from the oven.
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Keep the cookies on the baking sheet for an extra 10 minutes.
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Stack up and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Tips for Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
- Make sure the butter you're using is not soft or room temperature to avoid the cookies from spreading.
- A cold egg will also be helpful to keep the batter on the cold side rather than a warm one.
- Having a cold batter will keep the cookies from over spreading in the oven while baking.
- After beating the butter, sugar, egg and flour mix, make sure you switch to a spatula. This will help incorporate the oats and chocolate and raisins together well.
- Use an ice cream scoop to portion the batter into cookies, this will ensure cookies are all even in size and will bake evenly.
- Bake until the edges of the cookies are set but the center will feel still soft. Let the cookies cool in the pan for 10 minutes before enjoying!
- When it comes to cookies, soft and chewy is what everyone looks for. And to get the ultimate chewiness, you should take care of the moisture content in your batter.
- For example, brown sugar is more moister than regular sugar, so adding more of that can make your cookies chewier. Also, using honey, more yolks, and baking powder instead of baking soda can result in soft, chewy cookies and give out more flavor.
FAQs
Are oatmeal cookies healthy?
Yes, oatmeal cookies are super healthy, as oats contain high fiber. Also, I use less flour and more natural ingredients in my oatmeal cookie recipes, so it is definitely a healthy alternative to regular cookies.
Check out my healthy oatmeal raisin cookie recipe here!
Can you substitute quick oats for old-fashioned oats in cookies?
Yes, you can use any kind of oats for making oatmeal cookies. However with this recipe, I prefer whole oats.
Why are my oatmeal cookies hard?
Oatmeal cookies tend to become hard if they are over baked so keep an eye on them. They're done when the edges are hard while the centers are soft.
How can you tell when oatmeal cookies are done?
To check whether your oatmeal cookies are done, look for the edges to be set. A perfectly baked cookie is one that has firm edges but a soft center.
Should oatmeal cookie dough be refrigerated before baking?
In most recipes, you can refrigerate the cookie dough before baking; however, in this particular recipe, you don't have to.
Can I use Chocolate Chips?
You can use chocolate chips only or chocolate chunks or a combo as I have done here. Make sure you use quality chocolate.
Can I use Salted Butter?
YES! If that's all you have on hand then by all means use the salted butter but don't add the extra salt in the recipe.
Which Mixer can I use?
Feel free to use a stand mixer or hand mixer for this recipe, as long as you switch to using a spatula towards the end.
How Many Calories are in an Oatmeal Raisin Cookie?
There are 174 Calories per Oatmeal Cookie which includes the chocolate and raisin and nuts if using.
How to Store Oatmeal Cookies?
Be sure to store them in an airtight container at room temperature and they should last for 2 weeks.
Can I freeze Oatmeal Cookie Dough?
YES! My favorite way to freeze this oatmeal cookie recipe is by scooping the batter into the parchment lined baking sheet and then freezing it. Once frozen then you can place the frozen cookie balls into a ziploc bag and bake as needed. That way you'll have fresh baked oatmeal cookies everyday! Add 3-5 minutes extra of baking time (depending on your cookie size).