ingredient
list for these soft,
chewy oatmeal cookies.
I’ve written it out clearly below. Similar oatmeal-cookie recipes also use 350°F and a short bake time to keep the cookies soft.
�Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch🧈 Ingredients1 cup (225 g) butter,
softened1 cup (200 g) brown sugar½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda3 cups (about 270 g) old-fashioned rolled oats👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.Cream the butter and sugars:Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.Add eggs and vanilla:Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
Mix until smooth.Combine dry ingredients:In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder,
and baking soda.Make the dough:Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix just until combined.Add the oats:Fold in the old-fashioned oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough.Shape the cookies:Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 5 cm (2 inches) between cookies.Bake:Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes,
or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers still look slightly soft.Cool:Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3–5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. They will firm up as they cool.✨ Tips for soft & chewy cookiesDon’t overbake—the centers should still look slightly soft when removed.Use old-fashioned rolled oats for a hearty texture.Make sure the butter is softened, not completely melted.For extra flavor, you can add ½ teaspoon cinnamon, raisins, chopped walnuts, or chocolate chips.Yield:
approximately 24–30 cookies, depending on size.Prep time: about 15 minutesBake time: about 10 minutes per batch.