Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal Cookies are a classic, and this is my family's all time FAVORITE recipe. Soft and chewy on the inside, and perfectly crispy around the edges... if there were a perfect oatmeal cookie, this would be it!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Additional Time: 15

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 212kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

1 c. all purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. canola oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. old fashioned oats

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° F.
In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Continue heating, stirring constantly, until golden brown (about 1-2 minutes).
Remove butter from heat and pour it into a large mixing bowl. Add cinnamon, sugars, and canola oil and stir well.
Add eggs & vanilla.
Add flour mixture and stir until combined.
Stir in oats.
Chill dough 15 minutes.
Roll into balls using 2-3 Tbsp. of dough at a time.
Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes.

Notes

Recipe variations:

Add 1 c. chocolate chips or white chocolate chips
Add 3/4 c. raisins or dried cranberries
Add 1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
Add 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Add 3/4 c. shredded coconut

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