Cookies

Soft oatmeal cookies

A dependable oat cookie with crisp edges, a soft centre and optional raisins or chocolate.

Based on King Arthur Test Kitchen’s King Arthur Baking recipe ↗

Time
36 minutes
Makes
14–16 cookies
Oven, conventional
175°C / 350°F

Before you begin

Read the whole recipe, then get these ready.

  • Two baking trays
  • Baking paper
  • Electric beater
  • Cookie scoop

Bake one test cookie first. Pull them when the edges are just golden for a soft middle.

Ingredients

Original recipe weights. Small quantities stay in measuring spoons; eggs stay as counts. 1 kg = 1,000 g.

Let’s bake

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two trays.

  2. 2

    Beat butter, sugars, cinnamon, vanilla and salt until smooth. Beat in the egg.

  3. 3

    Mix in flour and baking powder, then fold in oats and any raisins or chips.

  4. 4

    Scoop onto the trays, flatten slightly and bake 12–14 minutes. Cool on the tray.

Your baking notes

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