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The BEST Oatmeal Cookie Recipe (no Raisins)

Soft and chewy, this is a classic yet great recipe for oatmeal cookies. No raisins and no chocolate chips, just oatmeal and a ton of sweet flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 36 small cookies
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups rolled oats
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional (not in my original recipe)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325° F. Line two light-colored baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter with white and brown sugar until it becomes lighter in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add large eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt). If you love cinnamon in your oatmeal cookies (not in my original recipe), add that here now as well.
  5. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients on medium speed.
  6. Stir in old-fashioned oats and any mix-ins like chocolate chips or sweet raisins if you're using.
  7. Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop cookie dough balls onto the lined baking sheet. 
  8. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are soft but not gooey.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes on the hot baking sheet before transferring to cooling racks. Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • I use and prefer salted butter for all my baking. However, if you prefer unsalted butter, increase the salt to 1 teaspoon.
  • For oatmeal raisin cookies, add 1 cup of raisins and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the cookie dough before scooping.
  • For oatmeal raisin cookies, add 1 cup
  • of
  • raisins and 1 teaspoon
  • of
  • ground cinnamon to
  • the
  • cookie dough before scooping.
  • For oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, add 1-1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips to the cookie dough before scooping.
  • For oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, add 1-1 1/2 cups
  • of
  • chocolate chips to
  • the
  • cookie dough before scooping.

Nutrition Information

Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 94mg (4%) Potassium 43mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 173IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.002mg (0%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36small cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% Daily Value*

Calories 119kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 94mg 4%
Potassium 43mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 173IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.002mg 0%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.