Oatmeal Cookies

These oatmeal cookies are perfectly flavored and lightly spiced with just a touch of cinnamon. They’re soft, chewy, and easily customizable — just add 1 cup raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips when you mix in the oats. Keep them on hand for after-school snacking or make a batch for a holiday cookie exchange.

Because there are so many delicious cookie recipes out there, sometimes I feel like the classic oatmeal cookie gets slightly overlooked. Growing up, oatmeal cookies were a staple at family gatherings, and they still are as my papa Cuco (my grandpa) enjoys nothing more than a warm oatmeal cookie almost right out of the oven. Yet, they have a bad rep for being too crispy or hard. But not these oatmeal cookies! My recipe makes incredibly soft and chewy cookies that are slightly crispy on the outside. Here, I reach for quick oats instead of old-fashioned rolled oats, as I discovered that quick oats added the right amount of moisture to create a softer cookie. The addition of brown sugar and honey ensured they were chewy with every bite. Give my recipe a try because I promise after one bite, you’ll be planning to bake your next batch ASAP; they’re just that good.

Why You’ll Love It

  • These are the best oatmeal cookies you’ll ever have. Using quick oats makes for a perfectly chewy and soft cookie.
  • No stand mixer needed. The cookie dough comes together quickly in a bowl, and the results are just as delicious.
  • You can spruce them up with mix-ins. These cookies are customizable to any craving, so toss in raisins or chocolate chips for an unexpected pop of sweetness.

Key Ingredients in Oatmeal Cookies

  • Quick oats: Quick oats are ground just a smidge finer than old-fashioned rolled oats, and are thicker than instant oats. This makes them better at absorbing more liquid from the cookies as they bake, while also releasing moisture, resulting in a chewy and soft texture. 
  • Brown sugar: Thanks to its moisture content, brown sugar is key in making a chewy, soft cookie while also  leaving behind delicious notes of molasses and caramel.
  • Honey: Joining forces with the brown sugar, honey adds moisture while also adding some floral sweetness that highlights the earthiness of the warm spices.
  • Nutmeg: This spice adds a touch of warmth, bringing out the flavor in the brown sugar and the oats as the cookie bakes.

How to Make Oatmeal Cookies 

  1. Combine dry ingredients. Whisk all-purpose flour, quick oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg together in a large bowl.
  2. Combine wet ingredients. Whisk melted butter, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and kosher salt together in a medium bowl.
  3. Make the cookie dough. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, and fold together with a flexible spatula until just combined; the dough will be sticky and soft. Fold in semisweet chocolate chips and/or golden raisins if desired.
  4. Refrigerate the dough and preheat the oven. Cover and refrigerate the dough to give it time to firm up. Heat the oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Scoop cookie dough and bake. Drop the cookie dough onto the baking sheets. Bake, rotating halfway through, until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. Let cool on a baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 
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