Paula Deen Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
If you love soft and chewy cookies, this Paula Deen Oatmeal Cookies Recipe is perfect for you. It is warm, sweet and full of comforting flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips optional
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt.
Combine Mixtures
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until smooth dough forms.
Add Oats
- Stir in oats and raisins or chocolate chips if using.
Shape Cookies
- Scoop dough into small balls and place on baking tray.
Bake Cookies
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
Cool Cookies
- Let cookies cool on tray for 5 minutes before transferring.
Serve
- Serve warm or store for later.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned oats for best texture
- Add cinnamon for extra flavor
- Use walnuts or pecans for crunch
- Do not overbake for soft cookies
- Chill dough for thicker cookies
- Use dark chocolate chips for richer taste