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Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

Enjoy classic, chewy oatmeal cookies with warm cinnamon and rich butter flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour see note
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 14 Tablespoons butter at room temperature (1 and 3/4 sticks)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients, then stir in oats. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and flatten slightly.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Cool on sheets before transferring.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and cool on sheets.