Here’s a perfect, cozy, bakery-style recipe for freshly baked oatmeal cookies — soft in the center, crisp at the edges, warm, chewy, and loaded with flavor. They’re classic for a reason. 🍪✨
🍪 Freshly Baked Oatmeal Cookies (Soft & Chewy)
⭐ Ingredients (makes about 20–24 cookies)
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar (packed)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp cinnamon (optional but amazing)
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½ tsp salt
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3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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Optional mix-ins:
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1 cup raisins
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1 cup chocolate chips
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½ cup chopped nuts
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½ cup dried cranberries
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👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter & Sugars
Beat together:
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Butter
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Brown sugar
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Granulated sugar
Mix until light and creamy (2–3 minutes).
3. Add Eggs & Vanilla
Blend in:
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Eggs, one at a time
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Vanilla extract
Mix until smooth.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk:
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Flour
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Baking soda
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Cinnamon
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Salt
Add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Add Oats & Mix-Ins
Stir in:
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Oats
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Raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
The dough will be thick.
6. Scoop & Bake
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Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto your baking sheet
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Leave space — they spread slightly
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Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers look slightly underdone
(They finish setting as they cool.)
7. Cool
Let cookies rest on the tray 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
✨ Tips for the Best Oatmeal Cookies
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Brown sugar = chewiness — don’t skip it!
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If you like thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes.
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Add ½ tsp nutmeg for warmth or a splash of molasses for richer flavor.
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Use old-fashioned oats, not quick oats, for the best texture.
🍫 Variations
✔️ Oatmeal chocolate chip
✔️ Oatmeal raisin with a touch of cinnamon
✔️ Oatmeal cranberry white chocolate
✔️ Oatmeal pecan
✔️ Oatmeal peanut butter
If you want, I can also give you:
🍪 A soft bakery-style oatmeal cookie
🌾 A healthy oat-and-honey version
🌱 Gluten-free or dairy-free versions
💛 A thick, chewy oatmeal chip cookie
Which one next?
