Original Quaker Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

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I enjoy baking when I want something simple and familiar. This Quaker Oatmeal Cookie recipe is one I trust every time. It uses ingredients you already know. The process feels easy and relaxed. The result is always comforting.

Ingredient Overview

Understanding your ingredients helps you bake with confidence. Each ingredient in a Quaker Oatmeal Cookie has a purpose that affects texture, flavor, and structure.

Basic Ingredients You Need

Quaker oats
You rely on Quaker oats to give the Quaker Oatmeal Cookie its signature chew and hearty feel. They absorb moisture and create a balanced texture.

All purpose flour
Flour supports the dough and keeps your Quaker Oatmeal Cookie from spreading too much during baking.

Butter
Butter adds richness and flavor. It also helps your Quaker Oatmeal Cookie stay soft instead of dry.

Granulated sugar
Sugar brings sweetness and helps with light browning.

Brown sugar
Brown sugar adds moisture and depth, making your Quaker Oatmeal Cookie tender and chewy.

Eggs
Eggs bind the dough and provide structure so the cookies bake evenly.

Milk
Milk softens the dough and balances dryness from oats and flour.

Chocolate chips
Chocolate chips are optional but popular. They add sweetness and contrast to the oats.

Baking soda
Baking soda helps the Quaker Oatmeal Cookie rise slightly and prevents density.

Salt
Salt sharpens flavor and prevents the cookies from tasting flat.

Vanilla extract
Vanilla gives warmth and enhances every ingredient in the Quaker Oatmeal Cookie.

Step by Step Preparation

You do not need special tools or advanced skills to make this recipe. When you follow each step carefully, your Quaker Oatmeal Cookie turns out consistent and reliable.

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Step 1 Prepare Your Ingredients

You start by setting everything out. Bring butter and eggs to room temperature so they mix smoothly. Measure all ingredients carefully to avoid texture problems later.

Step 2 Mix the Wet Ingredients

You cream butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture looks light and smooth. This step helps trap air, giving your Quaker Oatmeal Cookie a softer bite. You then add eggs, milk, and vanilla, mixing gently until combined.

Step 3 Combine the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, you mix flour, baking soda, salt, and Quaker oats. Stir lightly to keep the oats intact. This step ensures even distribution throughout the dough.

Step 4 Form the Cookie Dough

You slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until everything comes together. Overmixing can make your Quaker Oatmeal Cookie tough instead of tender.

If you are using chocolate chips, fold them in gently at this stage.

Step 5 Shape and Bake

You scoop the dough onto a lined baking tray, leaving space between each cookie. Bake until the edges look set but the centers still appear soft. This timing keeps your Quaker Oatmeal Cookie chewy instead of crisp.

Step 6 Cool Before Serving

You let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes before moving them. This allows them to firm up while staying soft inside.

Helpful Tips

Small adjustments can improve your results every time you bake.

• You use Quaker oats instead of quick oats for better texture
• You avoid overbaking to keep the center soft
• You measure flour correctly to prevent dryness
• You chill the dough if cookies spread too much
• You rotate the baking tray for even heat

Common mistakes include overmixing the dough or baking too long. When you avoid these, your Quaker Oatmeal Cookie stays tender and flavorful.

Storage Instructions

Storing your cookies properly helps preserve taste and texture.

Room Temperature Storage

You store your Quaker Oatmeal Cookie in an airtight container at room temperature. They stay fresh for several days without losing softness.

Refrigerator Storage

You can refrigerate baked cookies or raw dough if you want longer freshness. Always seal them tightly to avoid dryness.

Freezer Storage

You freeze baked Quaker Oatmeal Cookies or portioned dough. This allows you to enjoy fresh cookies anytime. Thaw baked cookies at room temperature or bake frozen dough slightly longer.

Why Quaker Oatmeal Cookie Works for Any Occasion

You choose a Quaker Oatmeal Cookie when you want something dependable. It works for lunchboxes, dessert tables, and casual snacks. The oats make it filling without being heavy.

Because this Quaker Oatmeal Cookie recipe uses simple ingredients, you can bake it often without planning ahead. It becomes part of your regular routine instead of a special event recipe.

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Original Quaker Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

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Lara Stewart

Bake your way back to comfort with the Original Quaker Oatmeal Cookie Recipe , a timeless classic that delivers soft, chewy perfection with every bite. Made with pantry staples and customizable add-ins, these cookies are easy to prepare, freezer-friendly, and ideal for gifting or everyday indulgence.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24 cookies

Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or hand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Rubber spatula
• Cookie scoop (optional)
• Baking sheet(s)
• Parchment paper
• Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 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
• 3 cups old-fashioned Quaker oats
• Optional: 1 cup raisins chocolate chips, or chopped nuts

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
• Fold in the oats and your choice of optional add-ins like raisins or chocolate chips.
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• Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are golden and centers look just set.
• Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

For chewier cookies, don’t overbake—remove when centers are slightly underdone.

Add a slice of white bread to your storage container to keep cookies soft.

Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months; bake straight from frozen with an extra 1–2 minutes.

To make gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and 1:1 gluten-free flour.

Keyword chewy oatmeal cookies, classic oatmeal cookie, homemade oatmeal cookies

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