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Quaker Oatmeal Cookie Recipe You Can Bake in 30 Minutes

This Quaker oatmeal cookie recipe delivers soft, chewy cookies packed with wholesome oats and warm flavor. You can prepare and bake these classic cookies in just 30 minutes, making them perfect for quick homemade treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups Quaker oats old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup raisins optional
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts optional

Method
 

Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter and Sugars
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
  1. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Mix the Dough
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
Add the Oats
  1. Stir in the Quaker oats, raisins, and walnuts if using.
Shape the Cookies
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Bake
  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the centers remain soft.
Cool
  1. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.

Notes

Notes

  • For softer cookies, slightly underbake them by removing them from the oven when the centers still look soft.
  • Chill the dough for 10 minutes if it becomes too sticky to handle.
  • Add chocolate chips for a sweeter variation.
  • Old-fashioned oats create the best chewy texture.

Nutrition Information (Per Cookie)

Calories: 150
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Sodium: 90 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 10 g