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Ultimate One Bowl Oatmeal Cookies - Easy No-Mixer Recipe

These easy oatmeal cookies require just one bowl and no special equipment, making them perfect for busy families and beginner bakers. With simple pantry ingredients and straightforward steps, you'll have warm, comforting cookies ready in no time with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix until well combined and creamy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon directly into the same bowl. Mix until just combined - don't overmix.
  5. Fold in the oats and any optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown and centers are set. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

For the chewiest cookies, slightly underbake them - they'll continue to set as they cool on the baking sheet. These cookies freeze beautifully - place cooled cookies in an airtight container with parchment between layers.