Soft Oatmeal Cookies
Soft Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat with a chewy texture and hints of cinnamon, perfect for sharing or enjoying alone.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened) Ensure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups quick cooking oats
- nonstick spray cooking spray with flour For greasing cookie sheets.
- 2 tablespoons white sugar (or as needed) For dipping fork to flatten cookies.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while mixing continuously.
- Stir in the quick-cooking oats until evenly mixed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least one hour.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare two cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray that has been lightly floured.
- Roll chilled dough into walnut-sized balls and place them on the cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork dipped in water and sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden brown around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. For a treat, enjoy with milk or ice cream. Consider dusting with powdered sugar for a nice touch.