How to Make Delicious Oatmeal Cookies

Don’t wait for a special occasion to make cookies, mix up a batch whenever your taste buds call for them. Oatmeal cookies can be made quickly and are a great snack for on the go. This recipe will make four dozen.

Things You'll Need

• Large mixing bowl
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups oats
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Baking sheet
• Chocolate chips (optional)
• Raisins (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.

2. Mix the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is completely blended. Add the eggs and flour and mix together.

3. Add the vanilla and cinnamon, and stir in the oats. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated.

4. Drop round tablespoons full of the oat mixture onto an ungreased baking sheet. Leave space between the cookies to allow them room to spread. At this time, you can add in raisins or chocolate chips if you choose.

5. Place the cookies in the oven and back at 350 F for 10 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.

6. Remove the cookies from the oven transfer to a wire rack to allow to cool completely.

References

• Taste of Home: Oatmeal Cookies Recipe