Name: Crispy Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup butter ((2 sticks)); 1 cup granulated white sugar; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar ((packed)); 1 large egg; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour; 3/4 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats

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These crispy-chewy oatmeal cookies are the absolute BEST kind of cookie. Crisp, with a slight chew, lots of vanilla, and butter and EASY to make!

oatmeal cookies tied up with twine, with a bottle of milk in the background and a pink striped straw

Yeah, I know – it’s kind of getting hot out. What am I THINKING heating up the house by making oatmeal cookies? Well, all I have to say is, I needed cookies. When you need them, you know, YOU NEED THEM.

Everyone is stuck inside anyway – and if we can’t go out, I may as well crank up the air conditioning, turn up the music (or throw on a Netflix show, whatever), and get my bake on.

Fresh baked cookies really are the ultimate in comfort food. The smell of vanilla and cinnamon wafting around my house is so addictive! This is a super simple recipe, that is hard to mess up.

What do these cookies taste like?

While I’m a fan of Oatmeal Raisin – they are more of a soft and chewy, dense cookie vs these ones that are light and crispy.

How many cookies does this recipe make?

About 24, depending on the size of cookie scoop used.

Can you freeze oatmeal cookies?

You can freeze the cookies once flattened. Just freeze on the trays until solid, then store in a freezer bag. You’ll need a few more minutes if cooking from frozen.

Alternatively, you can freeze already baked cookies. A quick zap in the microwave or a few minutes in the oven to crisp up, and you’re good!

Love cookies? How about these perfect chocolate chip cookies, or these triple chocolate cookies?

Why you’ll love this recipe

It’s easy to make, easy to follow, and easy to double, triple or quadruple!
It uses common, and easily found ingredients.
They will convert any person who says they don’t like oatmeal cookies. Guaranteed.

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KITCHEN HACK:

I don’t like using the microwave to soften butter – I always overdo it. So, now – instead, I get a glass and put hot water in it. Just let it sit for a minute or two, empty the water, then upend it on the butter stick (see the pictures below).

Consequently, the heat from the glass softens the butter a lot faster than just leaving out on the counter. Win!

how to soften butter quickly without a microwave

DO learn from my mistakes, and make sure to have a good distance between cookies, because boy, do they spread – it’s what makes them crispy!

If you do happen to put them a bit too close, just allow them to cool then use a spatula to slice and separate them. They’ll still taste amazing!

oatmeal cookies placed too closely together

Ingredients:

Ingredient Notes

The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.

Butter. I use salted butter, that is softened but still will hold a thumb print (vs completely collapsing). If you have time, take it out of the fridge and soften at room temperature (or use my hack above).
Sugar. We use both brown and white sugar here.
Egg. A large egg.
Vanilla extract. Use a little, use a lot. Measure with your heart!
Flour. Regular all-purpose flour.
Baking soda, salt, baking powder
Cinnamon & nutmeg. For that warm, toasty cookie flavor.
Oatmeal. Use the quick oats vs traditional for crispy cookies!

ingredients in oatmeal cookies laid out on a board with labels

How to make this recipe

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The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.

Preheat oven to 350F and line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside (or use 1 baking sheet, and switch them out and bake cookies in batches).

In the bowl of your electric mixer or use a mixing bowl and hand mixer), cream butter and both granulated and brown sugars together until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla and beat until well blended.
In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg) and add to the mixer.
Remove bowl from mixer, add the oats,
Fold in the oats until well combined.
Using a cookie scoop (for uniform sized cookies), scoop onto a prepared baking sheet – at least 2 inches apart.
Flatten each cookie with a glass or cup dipped in sugar. Cookies should be about a quarter inch thick (ish).
Bake for 10- 12 minutes. Edges should be JUST slightly browned and the cookies are light brown on top..

Let cool 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Devour.

NOTES

Chill the dough between baking times (if you don’t have enough cookie sheets to bake them all at once)

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oatmeal cookies stacked and tied with twine

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