Description
These Thin Crispy Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. With a hint of cinnamon and optional chocolate chips or nuts, these cookies are sure to become a favorite for any oatmeal cookie lover.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add egg and vanilla extract, whisk until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets, bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, flatten the dough slightly before baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
