Oatmeal Cookies From Scratch

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet 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 until well incorporated.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Fold in the old-fashioned oats until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.

7. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.

9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.