Here is a straightforward recipe to make oatmeal cookies: Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup salted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 cup mix-ins of choice (e.g., chocolate chips, raisins, nuts)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a mixer, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 1 minute).
- Add egg and vanilla, beating for an additional minute.
- Mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the oatmeal and desired mix-ins until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough into 1½ to 2 tablespoon-sized balls, place on sheets about 1½ inches apart, and lightly flatten the tops.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and the tops are set.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
This recipe yields oatmeal cookies with crispy edges and soft, chewy centers without the need for dough chilling. Mix-ins like raisins, chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit can be added for variation.