Ultimate Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
This is the Ultimate Oatmeal Cookie Recipe and is perfect for any occasion! Made with a rich buttery oatmeal base, a chewy texture, and super soft center. These are hands down the best oatmeal cookies!
Servings: 2 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk whole milk preferred
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 whole large egg
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add milk, vanilla extract, and egg and beat again until fully combined. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in two increments, then add the oats.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for 1-3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop the cookie dough into balls with a mini ice cream scoop (equivalent to 2 tablespoons of dough). Place onto the baking sheets at least 2-inches apart as they will spread.
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove and let cookie cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Adapted from: Best Dessert Recipes