Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with a rich caramel-like flavor from brown sugar. They’re easy to make and perfect for a sweet treat or snack.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for extra warmth)
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- Optional: 1 cup raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Stir in Oats and Add-Ins:
- Fold in the oats and any optional add-ins like raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts.
Scoop and Bake:
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers look slightly underbaked (they’ll firm up as they cool).
Cool and Serve:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
- For extra chewy cookies, use dark brown sugar.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
