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December 30, 2014 · 4 Comments

Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

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These soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are easy for even a child to make!
These soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are easy for even a child to make!

Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Want a simple Oatmeal Cookie recipe that is ready to eat in under 20 minutes?

Are you a busy working mom, or a SAHM wanting to pass on the baking bug to your children?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this recipe is for you!

These soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are easy for even a child to make!

You probably already have the necessary ingredients in your pantry.

These are the INGREDIENTS You will need:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats not instant or quick cook
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt optional and to taste

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

  • To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl and hand mixer), add the egg, butter, sugars, vanilla, and beat on medium-high to cream ingredients until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Stop, scape down the sides of the bowl and add the oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, optional salt, and beat to just incorporate, about 1 minute.
  • Using a 2-inch medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), form dough mounds (I made 20). Place dough mounds on a large plate. Flatten mounds slightly. Cover plate with plasticwrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, and up to 5 days, before baking. Do not bake with warm dough; cookies will spread and bake thin and flat.
  • Preheat oven to 350F, line 2 baking sheets with Silpat Non-Stick Baking Mats, parchment, or spray with cooking spray. Place mounds on baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart. I bake 8 to a tray. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are barely set, even if slightly underbaked in the center and glossy. Cookies may not appear to be done, but they firm up dramatically as they cool. Baking longer results in cookies with dark or burnt bottoms and that set up too crisp and hard and don’t stay soft over time.
  • Allow cookies to cool on trays for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. Store cookies airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Alternatively, unbaked cookie dough can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, so consider baking only as many cookies as desired and save the remaining dough to be baked in the future.

When you bake with your child you are creating a bond and memory that lasts their lifetime.

Teach them a simple math skill by letting them show you the line on the measuring cup or which spoon to use.

Let them crack an egg in a small bowl and show them how to catch the shell pieces on the side of the bowl with the tines of a fork.

Let them make a mistake and teach them it is ok, then show them how to fix it.

Work with them to teach them how to deal when things go wrong!

It is a valuable lesson to give them confidence and learn decision making skills.

Oatmeal cookies are a great way to start!

And they taste delicious!

Show your children how good a warm cookies that they made can mix with a tall glass of cold milk.

Enjoy the time spent teaching your children the beginning of fending for themselves.

These soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are easy for even a child to make!

Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Are you a busy working mom, or a SAHM wanting to pass on the baking bug to your children? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this recipe is for you!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kid friendly, oatmeal
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Basic
Prep Time: 11 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Adjust Servings: 20
Calories: 105kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats not instant or quick cook
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt optional and to taste

Instructions

  • To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl and hand mixer), add the egg, butter, sugars, vanilla, and beat on medium-high to cream ingredients until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Stop, scape down the sides of the bowl and add the oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, optional salt, and beat to just incorporate, about 1 minute.
  • Using a 2-inch medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), form dough mounds (I made 20). Place dough mounds on a large plate. Flatten mounds slightly. Cover plate with plasticwrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, and up to 5 days, before baking. Do not bake with warm dough; cookies will spread and bake thin and flat.
  • Preheat oven to 350F, line 2 baking sheets with Silpat Non-Stick Baking Mats, parchment, or spray with cooking spray. Place mounds on baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart. I bake 8 to a tray. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are barely set, even if slightly underbaked in the center and glossy. Cookies may not appear to be done, but they firm up dramatically as they cool. Baking longer results in cookies with dark or burnt bottoms and that set up too crisp and hard and don’t stay soft over time.
  • Allow cookies to cool on trays for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling. Store cookies airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Alternatively, unbaked cookie dough can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, so consider baking only as many cookies as desired and save the remaining dough to be baked in the future.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 105kcal (5%) | Carbohydrates: 17g (6%) | Protein: 1.4g (3%) | Fat: 3.5g (5%) | Saturated Fat: 0.8g (4%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) | Sodium: 99mg (4%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0.7g (3%) | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blankJean | DelightfulRepast.com says

    January 7, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    Marilyn, I do love a good old-fashioned oatmeal cookie! And baking with children is so much fun. I’m eagerly awaiting my friend’s 5-month-old getting old enough to bake with Auntie!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      January 7, 2015 at 7:26 PM

      Hi Jean! There is a lot to be said about baking with the little ones. They truly want to learn how to cook and mimic us. Such a great bonding time and also a great way to boost their self-confidence. That little 5 month old will be ready this summer, as soon as they can stand! Enjoy every moment.

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  2. blankMaureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    December 30, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    I wish I were closer to my grandchildren because they’d love these. I’d put raisins in there too I think.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      December 31, 2014 at 1:08 PM

      Yes, they would! I like raisins and nuts in oatmeal, but my granddaughter is allergic so to change them up I sometimes let her ice them. I wish yours were closer, it is a treat having her so close, but you never know how long it will last! Thanks for commenting and Happy Holiday!

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