(My) Dad's Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Name: (My) Dad's Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional); 3 cups quick-cooking oats

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
3 cups quick-cooking oats

1
In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar and brown sugar.
2
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
3
Combine flour, baking soda salt and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture.
4
Mix in oats.
5
Here is where you can add chocolate chips or nuts, if desired.
6
Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour.
7
Preheat the oven to 375 F. Grease cookie sheets.
8
Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
9
Flatten each cookie with a large fork dipped in sugar.
10
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven.
11
Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

1370

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, (My) Dad's 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.

(My) Dad's Oatmeal Cookies

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