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Easy Oatmeal Cookies

These easy oatmeal cookies are quick and simple to make. They’re made with only pantry ingredients and have the perfect crunchy edges with a bit more chewiness to the center.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Western
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 30
Calories 251kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227g) butter
  • ½ cup (104g) white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups (312g) brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 ½ cups (300g) flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (90g) steel cut quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup (90g) flaked coconut
  • 2 cups (350g) chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F / 180C / gas 4.
  • In a large bowl cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar with an electric mixer.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla and then beat well.
  • Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, and oats.
  • Mix in the coconut and chocolate chips.
  • Scoop out tablespoonfuls of dough, roll into balls and then place on baking sheets covered with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Transfer oatmeal cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

Tips

  • I prefer a crunchier oatmeal cookie, but, if you like a chewier cookie, decrease the cook time to 15 minutes.
  • Using room temperature butter makes it easier to cream together with the sugars (especially important if the kiddos are helping you).
  • A cookie scoop helps ensure the cookies are the same size so that they all bake evenly.
  • They are versatile. Try adding in other mix-ins that you have on hand. Think cinnamon chips, dried fruit, raisins, white chocolate chips, nuts, etc.
  • Looking for a richer, nutty flavor? Brown your butter before adding it into the mix.
  • Ovens can bake at different temperatures, so check on your oatmeal cookies often to prevent under baking or over baking your dessert.

Serving Suggestions

These go well so many delicious things:

Weight Watchers Points

There are 12 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of these cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg