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Oatmeal Cookies Recipe: 5-Star Baking Secrets Inside
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Oatmeal Cookies Recipe: 5-Star Baking Secrets Inside

Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies with a golden crunch, baked without pork or alcohol. Balanced warmth of brown sugar and butter, enhanced by rolled oats and 30-minute chilled dough for optimal texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Recipes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add egg, then mix in granulated sugar and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually blend dry ingredients into wet mixture until smooth.
  6. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  7. Use a 2-inch scoop to shape cookies onto prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden.
  9. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 100mgSugar: 15g

Notes

For best texture, use cold, softened butter.
Chilling dough for 24 hours enhances flavor.
Rotate trays halfway through baking for even browning.
Avoid overmixing dry and wet ingredients to prevent toughness.
Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and even browning.
Substitute quick oats with an extra 2 minutes in the oven.

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