Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

These chewy oatmeal cookies are packed with warm spices, brown sugar, and hearty oats, giving them the perfect soft texture. Just like the ones grandma used to make, they’re a classic treat that always hits the spot.

This post was originally published in March 2018 but has been updated with new photos and additional recipe tips so that you can easily make these tasty cookies in your own kitchen.

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Reasons to Make This Recipe

There’s nothing quite like a fresh-baked oatmeal cookie with just the right amount of chewiness. There are about a million different recipes out there for oatmeal cookies, and here’s why this recipe stands out:

• Perfect texture – Crispy edges with a soft, chewy center.
• Simple ingredients – No fancy add-ins, just pantry staples.
• Quick to make – No chilling time, so you can enjoy them sooner.

I’ve made countless batches of oatmeal cookies over the years, testing different ratios and techniques to achieve the perfect chew. This version nails it every time.

A few other cookie recipes that I’ve tested and perfected that you might enjoy are my Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies and my Birthday Sugar Cookies.

How to Make These Classic Cookies

Making the best chewy oatmeal cookies at home is easy. The full recipe can be seen in the recipe card below, but here’s an overview of the simple process:

Step 1: Mix the wet ingredients. Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla extract.

Step 2: Combine the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 3: Incorporate the dry ingredients. Stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients.

Step 4: Mix in the oats. Fold in the oats and chopped walnuts. The dough will be very thick.

Step 5: Scoop and flatten. Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Slightly flatten each cookie before baking.

Step 6: Bake and cool. Bake in a preheated oven for exactly 8 minutes. Let the cookies rest on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Variations and Mix-Ins

You can never go wrong with a classic oatmeal cookie, but that’s not to say you can’t switch things up with different add-ins. Try one of these variations:

• Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – Swap the walnuts for a handful of raisins.
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies – Stir in chocolate chips for a sweet twist.
• Nut-Free Version – Skip the nuts for a simple, chewy oatmeal cookie.
• White Chocolate Cranberry – Replace walnuts with dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. This is what I make when I put together Christmas Cookie mason jars.

Storage and Freezing Tips

To keep these cookies soft and chewy, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you’d like to freeze them:

• Freeze the baked cookies – Let them cool completely, then store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
• Freeze the cookie dough – Scoop dough into balls, freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a bag. Bake straight from frozen, adding an extra minute to the baking time.

Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Prep20 minutes mins

Cook8 minutes mins

Total28 minutes mins

Servings 48 cookies

Author Krissy Allori

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Chewy Oatmeal Cookies, just like Grandma used to make, are the best cookies that take you straight back to your childhood! Full of chewy oats, brown sugar, walnuts, and spices, you just can’t beat the taste and texture of these classic homemade cookies. This chewy oatmeal cookie recipe will become a favorite!

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Equipment

• baking sheet
• parchment paper
• Mixing Bowls
• KitchenAid Stand Mixer

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• ▢ 1 cup white sugar
• ▢ 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ▢ 2 eggs slightly beaten
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or substitute with pumpkin pie spice
• ▢ 3 cups quick cooking oats
• ▢ 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

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Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheet with silpat or parchment. 
• In a medium bowl or using your stand mixer, cream together 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup white sugar, and 1 cup packed brown sugar. Beat in the 2 eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a separate bowl and stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in 3 cups quick cooking oats and 1/2 cup walnuts. 
• Use a small or medium cookie scoop and drop dough 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly.
• Bake for exactly 8 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

makes about 4 dozen cookies

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Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 76mg, Potassium: 38mg, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 130IU, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 0.6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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