Original Vanishing Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
Who doesn't love a warm, freshly baked oatmeal cookie? The nostalgic memories of biting into a soft and chewy oatmeal cookie are truly unforgettable.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Separate bowl for dry ingredients
- Whisk (for combining dry ingredients)
- Spoon or cookie scoop
- Cookie sheets
- Wire racks (for cooling cookies)
- Airtight container (for storing cookies)
Ingredients
- 1/2 Teaspoons salt
- 1 Teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 Cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 Cup butter softened
- 1-1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup coconut optional
- 1 Cups raisins
- 3 Cups Quaker® Oats
- 3/4 Cups brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts optional
- 1 Teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the oven is ready when your cookie dough is prepared.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to the creamy mixture in the bowl. Beat well until the eggs are fully integrated and the mixture becomes fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt (if using). Ensure they are evenly mixed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in the large bowl. Mix well until a smooth cookie dough forms.
- Fold in the Quaker® Oats, raisins, coconut (if using), and pecans or walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are light golden brown. Keep an eye on them to avoid over-baking.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheets for 1 minute before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
- Serve these delightful cookies as a treat for yourself, family, or friends. The combination of oats, raisins, and optional coconut and nuts makes them a flavorful and satisfying snack for any occasion!
Notes
- Butter: Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming with the sugars.
- Sugar: The combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar adds a perfect balance of sweetness to the cookies.
- Eggs: Adding the eggs one at a time ensures thorough mixing and a smooth batter consistency.
- Oats: Using Quaker® Oats, whether quick or old fashioned, lends a hearty texture to the cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal
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