Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies
These Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect quick and easy snack, packed with rich, caramel-like sweetness and hearty oats. With a soft and chewy texture, they come together in minutes using simple pantry staples. Whether you need a last-minute treat for guests, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a homemade dessert to enjoy with coffee, these cookies are a foolproof option. Plus, you can customize them by adding chopped nuts for an extra crunch!
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed dark brown sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer (or using a hand mixer), beat together the brown sugar and butter until fluffy. Beat in the vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl after each one.
- Mix together the flour, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. Add it into the creamed mixture in 2 to 3 batches, mixing until just combined. Mix in the oats until just combined.
- Use your preferred size cookie scoop (or a regular spoon) to drop portions of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them a couple inches apart. Bake until dark and chewy, 12 to 13 minutes. If you’d like a crispier cookie, just cook a little longer!
- Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheets, then transfer onto a plate for serving.
Cook’s Note
Add 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts to the flour mixture if you’d like a nutty flavor and crunch.
