Oatmeal is one of the classics when it comes to cookies.Between the sweet hints of cinnamon, the decadent chewiness, and the different mix-in possibilities, oatmeal cookies are sure to be a crowd pleaser.Even the most amateur baker can make these.You can make a lot of these with a few common ingredients and your basic cookie-baking tools.
Step 1: The butter, white sugar, and brown sugar should be combined.
It is important that the butter is softened to room temperature so that it is easy to mix in.You can combine the ingredients by hand, or use a mixing bowl to blend them all together more quickly.Continue to blend the ingredients until you get a creamy texture.
Step 2: The eggs and extract should be added.
Add one egg to the mixture and stir it thoroughly.Add your second.If both eggs are blended into the mixture, add a small amount of vanilla extract.Continue to mix.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, add the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and oats.
You can mix all of these dry ingredients with a fork.Add them to the creamy mixture once they are thoroughly blended.Adding a bit of the dry mixture is the easiest way to mix it all together.It is a slow and steady process.
Step 4: Add optional mix-ins.
Add in some delicious mix-ins if you want to add something extra to your oatmeal cookies.Adding chocolate chips is a common addition.Adding things like cranberries, coconut flakes, chopped nuts, or anything else that sounds good to you is also possible.Don't be afraid to be creative.If you want to try several variations, you can split the dough into chunks and try different mix-ins.
Step 5: The cookie dough needs to be cooled.
Pop your dough in the fridge for at least an hour before baking.You can make really thick cookies by chilling the dough before baking.The finished product will be worth it if you are patient.
Step 6: Put the oven in the middle of the room.
When you are ready to bake, preheat your oven so it will be hot by the time you bake.The oven should be set to 190 degrees Celsius.The oven will take anywhere from ten to twenty minutes to get hot.
Step 7: The dough should be rolled into balls.
Once the cookie dough has cooled, it is time to form them into balls.You can either use your hands or an ice cream scoop to make the balls.Two inches of space is left between the rows of cookie dough balls on the baking sheets.Leave the dough as it is, if you want thicker, chewier cookies.If you prefer thinner, crunchier cookies, flatten them out with your fingers or use a fork to press them down.The recipe makes about 24 cookies, but you can make more or less depending on how big the dough balls are.
Step 8: The cookies should be placed in the oven.
The general range for cooking time is eight to ten minutes.If you like softer cookies, take them out earlier.Leave your cookies for the full time if you like them crispier.
Step 9: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets.
While the cookies are still hot, they will continue to bake out of the oven, even on the hot cookie sheet.They will firm up when you pull them out, if they seem a little bit soft.If you have a wire rack, you can transfer them from the baking sheets to it.If you don't have a cooling rack, you can put your cookies on another sheet of paper on the kitchen counter.
Step 10: You should serve your cookies.
You can put your cookies in tins or boxes to give to friends once they are fully cooled.It is helpful to label what each kind is if you have created several different variations using mix-ins.Don't feel like you have to share it.Enjoy them with a tall glass of milk and keep them all to yourself.