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Classic Oatmeal Cookies

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These classic oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome oats. Perfect for a comforting snack or dessert, they combine cinnamon and vanilla for a warm, inviting flavor.

Ingredients

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1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200 grams) packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups (270 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the rolled oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.