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Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

These Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies are packed with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, lightly crisp at the edges, and perfectly chewy in the center. Made with simple pantry staples, they’re a nostalgic treat that’s just as good fresh from the oven as they are the next day with a cup of tea or coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner.
  2. Pulse oats in a food processor until partially ground.
  3. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, melt butter. Stir in white sugar and brown sugar. Let cool slightly.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  6. Stir dry ingredients into wet until combined.
  7. Scoop 2 teaspoons of dough onto prepared sheet, leaving space between cookies.
  8. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/old-fashioned-oatmeal-cookies/

Notes

  • Partially grinding oats keeps the cookies chewy while preventing them from being too chunky.
  • Adjust baking time for desired texture — shorter for chewier cookies, longer for crispier edges.