Best Ever Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Name: Best Ever Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; ¾ cup softened butter (room temp.); 4 eggs, slightly beaten; 3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal; 2 tablespoons baking soda; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons vanilla; 1 cup 2% low-fat milk; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup crushed pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup softened butter (room temp.)
4 eggs, slightly beaten
3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
2 tablespoons baking soda
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons vanilla
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup crushed pecans (optional)

1
Cream together Sugar, Eggs and Butter.
2
Set aside.
3
Sift together Flour, Salt, Baking Soda, & Cinnamon and add to the creamed sugar mixture.
4
Next add Milk, Vanilla, Oatmeal & Pecans.
5
Drop by tablespoon onto a nonstick cookie sheet.
6
Bake on 350 10-12 minutes.
7
Cookies should be cake-like, not gooey or runny like most Oatmeal cookie recipes.
8
This recipe makes a lot of cookies.
9
Dough can be split into three batches.
10
I add Peanut Butter to one third and Crushed Pineapples to the other third and I have three kinds of cookies and all are delicious.

1662

kcal

Calories

Fat

233

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, ¾ cup softened butter (room temp.), 4 eggs, slightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Best Ever Oatmeal Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Best Ever Oatmeal Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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