Recipe for Oatmeal Cookies

What’s not to like about oatmeal cookies? Nothing really, they are so versatile you can do different variations each time you make them. This is my tried and true recipe I’ve been using and have adapted over the years.

Ready for the oven

Ready for the oven

 

1 cup (two sticks) real butter

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. real vanilla extract

1  1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp. Baking soda

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg (optional)

1/2 tsp. salt

3 cups quick or old fashioned oats

1 cup golden raisins

Additional variations can be used below. Just as long as they equal no more than two cups. So you could do one cup each of two variations, depending on your taste. Personally I like the combination of raisins and walnuts. Or dates and walnuts. Or chocolate chips and walnuts; omit cinnamon and nutmeg.

1 cup walnuts (if desired)

1 cup chocolate chips (if desired)

1 cup chopped dates (if desired)

Cooling on the tray
Cooling on the rack

 

Whenever possible I use organic, natural ingredients. It just makes everything taste that much better!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars on medium speed until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix well. Add oats and raisins or above listed variations.

Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased parchment paper lined cookie sheets. It’s important to note; all cookies need to be uniform, the same size. That way they all bake evenly and are done at the same time and you don’t have the problem of some being done and others not. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown. Usually I can tell by the smell when the cookies are done. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet. Then remove to wire rack, cool completely. Store in air tight container or zip lock bags. Should make approximately two dozen cookies. Enjoy! 

 

Two dozen with raisins and walnuts

 

Sincerely hope you enjoy these little beauties as much as I have. 

 

8 Replies to “Recipe for Oatmeal Cookies”

  1. The cookies taste great!

    1. ? Glad you enjoyed them!

  2. Christie Lynne says: Reply

    Pinned these cookies on Pinterest to try! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

    1. Your very welcome! Let me know how they turn out for you.?

  3. I love that you included recipes for the cookies! Pictures look awesome. Happy Sunday!

    1. Happy Sunday to you too! ? Aww, so wonderful to hear!

  4. I will have to try this recipe. I would omit raisins and add bittersweet chocolate and walnuts. Love how you can customize this recipe to your tummy’s desires !

    1. Thanks Faye! You’ll have to let me know how your batch turns out.?

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