Description
Delicious and chewy oatmeal cookies with optional mix-ins for variety.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Optional spices (such as pumpkin pie spice for variations)
- 1/2 cup Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Raisins
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 cup Coconut Flakes
- 1/4 cup Pumpkin Puree (for spiced pumpkin variation)
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients. Allow the butter to soften at room temperature for easier mixing.
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, spices (if using), and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices.
- Using a mixer, beat the softened butter with brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create the perfect texture.
- Beat in the egg one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. This adds moisture and a lovely aroma to the dough.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in the rolled oats and your chosen mix-ins like raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place dough balls evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they remain chewy and tender.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Add more or less chocolate chips and nuts based on your preference.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg