Best Quaker Oatmeal Cookies
Delicious and chewy Quaker oatmeal cookies made with classic ingredients for the perfect homemade treat.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 3 cups Quaker Old-Fashioned Oats
- 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the Quaker Old-Fashioned Oats and any optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.