Easy Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled oats (Preferably old‑fashioned rolled oats)
• 1 cup All‑purpose flour (Can be substituted with whole‑wheat flour for a healthier version)
• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (Softened to room temperature; can melt briefly in microwave (30 s) if needed)
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar (Can be reduced to 1/3 cup for less sweetness)
• 1 large Egg (Room temperature)
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup Chocolate chips (Optional; can replace with dried cranberries, raisins, or blueberries)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 180°C (350°F) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the dough.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

2. Soften Butter

   If the butter isn’t at room temperature, microwave it on low power for about 30 seconds, watching closely so it doesn’t melt completely.

   Time: PT1M

3. Combine Wet Ingredients

   In the large mixing bowl, add the softened butter, then crack in the egg. Mix until smooth and homogenous.

   Time: PT3M

4. Mix Dry Ingredients

   In the small bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT3M

5. Combine Wet and Dry

   Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips (or chosen dried fruit) at the end.

   Time: PT3M

6. Portion Cookies

   Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon or small ice‑cream scoop, drop dough onto the sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball with the back of a spoon or your fingertip to form round cookies.

   Time: PT4M

7. First Bake

   Place the sheet in the oven and bake for 10‑12 minutes, until the edges start to turn light golden.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 180°C

8. Flip Cookies

   Using a spatula, carefully turn each cookie over and bake for an additional 5‑8 minutes, until the second side is golden and the cookies are set.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 180°C

9. Cool

   Remove the sheet from the oven. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

2 g