Soft Oatmeal Cookies – Experience the joy of indulging in Soft Oatmeal Cookies, where comfort and flavor blend seamlessly in each bite. These cookies, infused with the warmth of cinnamon and the richness of oats are more than treats—they are memories baked to perfection. Perfect for evenings or as a surprise for your loved ones every cookie embodies the essence of simple yet satisfying home baking.
I can still vividly recall the first time I prepared these Soft Oatmeal Cookies. It was a chilly evening that called for something that would bring warmth and sweetness into our home. The delightful scent of cinnamon and vanilla filled the air as these cookies transformed into comforting delights in our oven. My husband, who isn’t typically fond of sweets couldn’t resist their inviting texture. As for my child? Well, let’s just say these cookies have quickly become a requested treat in our household!
What makes these Soft Oatmeal Cookies truly special?
What truly sets these Soft Oatmeal Cookies apart is their texture—a harmony between softness and chewiness that makes them an absolute delight, for individuals of all ages. This recipe is family easy enough for kids to lend a helping hand while bringing joy to everyone who has the pleasure of savoring them. Furthermore, what’s truly remarkable, about these cookies is how adaptable they are. You can easily customize them by adding your ingredients whether you prefer the touch of raisins or the indulgent addition of chocolate chips. Every aspect of this recipe comes together harmoniously to produce cookies that go beyond being baked goods; they offer a delightful and comforting experience.
What You Need To Make This Soft Oatmeal Cookies Recipe?
All Purpose Flour: Consider it as the foundation, for our cookie masterpiece. It serves as the base that holds everything together allowing the other ingredients to truly shine.
Ground Cinnamon: This isn’t just a spice; it’s the heart and soul of our cookie creation. Its warm and comforting aroma fills the kitchen transforming it into a haven.
Baking Soda: Our secret for achieving risen cookies. It works like a potion ensuring that our cookies turn out light and fluffy.
Salt: Though a pinch it plays a role. Salt is the hero that balances out the sweetness creating a harmony of flavors in every bite.
Unsalted Butter: The butter is more than an ingredient; it’s what gives our cookies their richness and depth. It makes them soft and melt in your mouth delicious.
White and Brown Sugar: These sugars are like whispers in our dough. White sugar adds crispness while brown sugar brings forth a caramel depth and moistness.
Eggs: They act as the binding agent in our cookie universe bringing everything together while imparting a tender structure that ensures the amount of chewiness in each bite.
Vanilla Extract: This isn’t simply, about flavor; it encapsulates the essence of nostalgia itself. A touch of vanilla brings back memories of baking in my grandma’s kitchen.
Quick Cooking Oats: These oats form the foundation of our cookies. They provide a chewiness and a wholesome earthy flavor that adds a heartiness to each cookie.
Nonstick Cooking Spray with Flour: This handy helper ensures that our cookies effortlessly slide off the baking pan while maintaining their shape.
Water and white Sugar (for coating): This is where the magic happens. By dipping our cookie dough balls, in water and sugar before baking we achieve that sparkling crust that we all adore.
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Steps To Make Soft Oatmeal Cookies:
Step 1: Let’s embark, on our baking adventure! To begin grab a bowl and whisk together the flour, cinnamon baking soda, and salt until they’re well combined. Like the best of friends. In a bowl beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a mixer until it turns creamy and resembles a fluffy cloud. This process usually takes around 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 2: Now it’s time to add the eggs one at a time just as if we were adding chapters to our recipe book. Stir them along with some vanilla essence for that touch of magic.
Step 3: Moving on to the ingredients. Gradually incorporate them into the mixture until everything is well blended. Oh, we mustn’t forget about the oats! Make sure they are thoroughly mixed in well. Now it’s time for the dough to take a break in the refrigerator; cover it up and let it rest for at least an hour.
Step 4: When you’re ready to bake these treats preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare two cookie sheets by spraying them with cooking spray and dusting them with flour. Keep two bowls, fill one with water and put granulated sugar in the other.
Step 5: Take out the chilled dough, from the fridge. Roll it into balls walnut-sized; place them about 2 inches apart on each cookie sheet. And now comes the exciting part. Let’s get creative! Take a fork. Dip it, in water then in sugar. Gently press down on each cookie using the fork dipping it back in water and sugar as needed.
Step 6: Place these cookies in the oven that has been preheated. Bake them until they have a brown color, around the edges and are almost fully cooked in the center, which should take approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Remember to switch the baking sheets through cooking. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. And there you have it your Soft Oatmeal Cookies are now magically prepared!
Tip:
To add depth to your Soft Oatmeal Cookies consider toasting the oats before mixing them into the dough. By toasting the oats in a skillet, over medium heat until they turn a light golden color and release a delightful aroma you can enhance their nutty flavor. This straightforward technique heightens the flavor of your cookies giving them an elaborate and indulgent flavor profile that sets them apart from regular oatmeal cookies. Just remember to let the toasted oats cool down before blending them into the dough. This brilliant plot could become your secret ingredient, for constructing these cookies an instant family favorite!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I add raisins or nuts to this recipe?
Of course! You have the freedom to include around a cup of raisins, nuts, or even chocolate chips, in the dough before chilling it.
How long can I store these cookies?
You can keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. If you want to store them for a longer period freezing them is an option.
Can I use rolled oats instead of quick-cooking oats?
Certainly! Rolled oats can be used instead of quick-cooking oats for a chewier texture. Before adding them to the dough just give them a pulses, in a food processor.
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Soft Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 c unsalted butter softened
- 1 c white sugar
- 1 c packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 c quick cooking oats
- Nonstick cooking spray with flour
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp white sugar or as needed
Instructions
- Start by combining the ingredients. In a bowl whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
- In a bowl use a mixer to cream together the softened butter, white sugar and brown sugar until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth. This usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes of mixing.
- Add the eggs one at a time, into the mixture. Beat them in well. Then mix in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Gradually incorporate the ingredients into the mixture while mixing continuously until everything is well combined.
- Now it's time to add in the quick-cooking oats! Stir them into the dough until they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the dough to chill and firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) when you're ready to start baking.
- Prepare two cookie sheets by spraying them with nonstick cooking spray that has been lightly floured.
- Take out your chilled dough from the refrigerator. Roll it into walnut balls using your hands. Place each ball onto the cookie sheets 2 inches apart, from each other.
- Flatten each ball slightly using a fork that has been dipped in water then sugar to prevent sticking.
- Bake your cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Until they turn light golden brown around their edges.
- Great! Let the cookies cool down on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. After that you can transfer them to a wire rack to let them cool completely.
- Now you can savor your baked Soft Oatmeal Cookies!
Notes
I’m Bitty, owner of nodashofgluten.com, where I share simple, delicious recipes for all tastes, including gluten-free. Check out my “About Me” page for more info!
