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Chewy Oatmeal Cookies: Soft Centers, Perfectly Chewy Every Time


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

Scale
  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks / 170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant or quick oats)
  • Optional: ½ cup raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Cream wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (~2–3 min). Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Fold in oats (and optional add-ins) until evenly distributed.
  5. Scoop: Use a 1½-tbsp cookie scoop or spoon to portion dough. Roll into balls and place 2″ apart on sheets. Flatten slightly with palm.
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers still look soft.
  7. Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. They’ll firm up as they cool—but stay delightfully chewy!
💡 Pro Tip: For extra-chewy cookies, chill dough 30 minutes before baking.

Prep Time & Nutrition (per cookie):

Prep Time: 10 min (+ optional chill) | Cook Time: 12 min | Total Time: 25 min
Servings: 20 | Calories: 120 | Net Carbs: 16g | Fats: 6g | Protein: 2g