Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 3 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; stir into the butter mixture.
- Mix in the oats and raisins or chocolate chips if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
