How To Make Oatmeal Cookies That Turn Out Perfect Every Time

By Smriti Dey

December 14, 2025

Oatmeal cookies have a huge fan base because they feel nostalgic, comforting and timeless, yet they are surprisingly tricky to get right. People relish their soft-chewy balance which can further be enhanced with chocolate chips, nuts or dried berries.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats 1 cup all purpose flour ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup butter softened 1 egg ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of salt

Step 1

Mix the brown sugar, sugar and butter together until smooth.

Step 2

Mix in the egg until everything is mixed together.

Step 3

Put in the salt, cinnamon, baking powder and flour.

Step 4

Add oats to the cookie dough to make it thick.

Step 5

Scoop small amounts, put them on a tray, and bake them for 12 minutes at 175°C.