Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (113.5 g)
- 1 cup brown sugar (210 g)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Mix Wet Ingredients: Melt the unsalted butter in 30-second increments using the microwave or on the stovetop. Transfer the melted butter to a medium mixing bowl and add brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla bean paste. Whisk together until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Then, stir in the old fashioned oats until incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and kosher salt to the wet mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together with a spatula just until the dough comes together uniformly. The dough will be thick but cohesive.
- Preheat Oven and Portion Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a 1 1/5 tablespoon scoop, ice cream scoop, or tablespoon, portion the cookie dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly press down each cookie to flatten slightly. You may need to use two cookie sheets or bake in batches.
- Freeze Dough: Place the cookie sheets with the shaped dough in the freezer for 20 minutes. This helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking and creates a chewy texture.
- Bake Cookies: Remove the cookie dough from the freezer and bake in the preheated oven for 16-17 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Freezing the dough before baking enhances the cookie’s chewiness and prevents spreading.
- For extra flavor, consider adding 1/2 cup of mix-ins like raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts.
- Use old fashioned oats for the best chewy texture; quick oats can alter the cookie consistency.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For crispier cookies, bake a minute or two longer, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
