Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
This Oatmeal Cookie Recipe creates soft, chewy cookies loaded with oats, rich buttery flavor, and plenty of chocolate in every bite. With simple pantry ingredients and an easy mixing process, these cookies bake into golden, perfectly textured treats. Whether you enjoy them with nuts, extra chocolate, or as a classic oat cookie, this recipe delivers reliable, delicious results every time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until creamy and well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in oats, chopped walnuts, and chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the cookie edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Preparation Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Servings: 42 cookies
- Yield: About 42 medium cookies