Totally Decadent Oatmeal Cookies

These oatmeal cookies are so delicious, they'll take you back to your childhood for a moment. Better than mom's or grandma's.

INGREDIENTS: 

1 large egg

½ cup (112 grams) unsalted butter

½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar

¼ cup (112 grams) sugar

1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla

1 ½ cups (120 grams) oats

¾ cup (86 grams) flour

½ to 1 teaspoon (3 to 5 ml) cinnamon

½ teaspoon (3 ml) baking soda

A pinch of salt

A handful of chocolate chips

½ cup (75 grams) raisins or nuts (optional and to taste)

 

PREPARATION: 

In a mixer, combine the egg, butter, sugar, vanilla and beat on medium-high speed until smooth.

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At low speed, add the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, until well combined.

Then add the chocolate chips, raisins, and/or nuts with a spatula.

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Form balls of dough and place them on a baking sheet, flattening them slightly.

Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before baking in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 11 minutes.

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Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Watch the video below to see each step of the preparation in detail.

These cookies keep for about a week at room temperature in an airtight container or 6 months in the freezer. The dough can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 days before baking or frozen for 4 months.