Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup chocolate chips or raisins (or a combination of both)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the rolled oats and your choice of chocolate chips or raisins until evenly distributed.
7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers appear set.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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