Description
These chewy Quaker oatmeal cookies are the perfect combination of soft, slightly crisp edges and a melt-in-your-mouth center. Made with hearty oats, warm cinnamon, and just the right amount of sweetness, these cookies are a classic treat that will bring back nostalgic memories. Whether you prefer them with raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts, this foolproof recipe ensures perfect cookies every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups old-fashioned Quaker oats
- 1 cup raisins (or chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the oats and raisins (or preferred mix-ins) until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Swap raisins for chocolate chips, nuts, or dried cranberries for a flavor twist.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months—bake straight from the freezer with an extra 2 minutes of bake time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg