Oatmeal Cookies

Easy homemade oatmeal cookies with a soft center, golden edges, and simple pantry ingredients. A quick baked dessert perfect for snacks or tea time.

These oatmeal cookies are simple, comforting, and made with everyday ingredients. They bake up with lightly crisp edges, a tender center, and a warm buttery flavor that pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or milk. Perfect for an afternoon treat or a quick homemade dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until just combined.
6. Fold in the rolled oats and, if using, the raisins or chocolate chips.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look just set.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.