Soft Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal cookies are a family-favorite and this classic recipe is a winner, producing soft, chewy oatmeal cookies with just a hint of cinnamon flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 218 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons white sugar, or as needed
• nonstick cooking spray with flour
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl until well combined.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Beat butter, 1 cup white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, at least 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Beat in eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

Step 5

Gradually mix in dry ingredients until well combined. Add oats and mix until thoroughly incorporated. Cover the bowl and chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Step 6

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray two cookie sheets with floured cooking spray. Place water in a small bowl and 2 tablespoons sugar in another small bowl. Roll chilled dough into walnut-sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Dip a large fork in water, then in sugar, and use to flatten each cookie, rewetting and resugaring as necessary.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown around the edges and centers are nearly set, 8 to 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through.

Step 8

Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.