Classic Quaker Oatmeal Cookies
Classic oatmeal cookies made with hearty Quaker Oats are a timeless homemade treat known for their soft, chewy centers and lightly crisp edges. Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add comforting flavor, while simple pantry ingredients make the recipe easy for any baker to prepare. These cookies are highly customizable—add raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips to suit your taste. Perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or dessert platters, oatmeal cookies remain a classic because they’re simple, versatile, and delicious every time.
Servings 24
Calories 130kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups margarine or butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 cups quaker oats old fashioned ,uncooked
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- In large bowl, beat margarine and sugars until creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
- Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; mix well.
- Add oats; mix well.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 8 to 9 minutes for a chewy cookie or 10 to 11 minutes for a crisp cookie.
- Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack.Cool completely.Store tightly covered.
Notes
High Altitude Adjustment: Increase flour to 1-3/4 cups and bake as directed.