Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

The goodness of oats is combined with the sweetness of raisins optional in these Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies. They are ideal for sharing with friends and family or as a soothing snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Fold in the rolled oats and raisins if using until evenly distributed in the cookie dough

Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely

Enjoy these soft and chewy oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage