Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (192g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (3g) ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
- 3 cups (270g) rolled oats (not instant)
- 1 cup (170g) raisins (optional)
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ cup (50g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Stir in the rolled oats and your choice of optional add-ins (raisins, chocolate chips, nuts, etc.).
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.