Pioneer Woman Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
This Pioneer Woman Oatmeal Cookies Recipe is a dream come true. It is soft, chewy, and very delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened.
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar.
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar.
- 2 large eggs room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda.
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt.
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats.
- 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips.
Instructions
Cream the Sugars
- Put the softened butter and both sugars in a bowl. Beat them together until the mixture is very light. This makes the cookies light and airy.
Add the Eggs
- Mix in the eggs one at a time. Pour in the vanilla extract and beat again. The batter should look very creamy and pale yellow.
Sift Dry Ingredients
- Whisk the flour, cinnamon, and baking soda together. Add the salt to the dry flour mixture. Stir them so the spices are spread out.
Combine the Batter
- Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet batter. Mix on a low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough at this stage.
Stir in the Oats
- Add the old-fashioned oats to the thick dough. Stir them in by hand with a wooden spoon. This keeps the oats whole and very chewy.
Add Your Mix-ins
- Fold in the raisins or the chocolate chips now. Make sure they are spread evenly through the dough. Every cookie should have plenty of treats.
Scoop the Dough
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your baking sheet. Space them two inches apart so they can spread. This prevents them from sticking together.
Bake Until Brown
- Put the sheets in a 350°F oven. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes. The edges should be a light golden brown.
Notes
- Use real butter for the most delicious flavor.
- Do not use quick oats for this recipe.
- Old-fashioned oats provide a much better chewy texture.
- Make sure your brown sugar is soft and fresh.
- Soak raisins in warm water before adding them.
- This makes the raisins very plump and juicy.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan first.
- This helps them set so they do not break.
- Add a dash of nutmeg for extra spice.
- Use a cookie scoop for perfectly round shapes.