Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

The rich flavor of brown sugar and the substantial texture of oats come together in these delicious Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies. These cookies are going to become a family favorite since they are just the right amount of sweet and chewy.

Tasting Notes

Expect a warm, caramelized flavor from the brown sugar, complemented by the nuttiness of oats. The texture is soft, chewy, and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats

Kitchen Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Cooling rack

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the oats until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pro Tips

• For extra flavor, consider adding a handful of chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts to the cookie dough.
• If you prefer a crispier texture, bake the cookies for a couple of minutes longer.

Variations

• Substitute half of the brown sugar with maple syrup for a unique twist.
• Add cinnamon and nutmeg for a spiced version of these cookies.

FAQs

Yield: 36 cookies

Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the oats until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

36 cookies
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 120Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g