Description
These scientifically-perfected oatmeal cookies feature a precise hydration ratio to ensure a dense, fudgy center and crisp, caramelized edges. Developed through rigorous testing, this formula balances old-fashioned oats with a high brown sugar content for a texture that stays chewy for days.
Ingredients
- 226g unsalted butter, room temperature (65°F to 68°F)
- 213g light brown sugar
- 50g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 297g old-fashioned rolled oats
- Flaky sea salt (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a heavy-gauge sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the room temperature butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until pale and creamy.
- Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing for 30 seconds after each addition to ensure a stable emulsion, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and rolled oats.
- Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on the lowest speed only until no streaks of flour remain visible.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough (approx. 35g for small cookies or 70g for large cookies) and arrange them on the prepared pan at least 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes for smaller cookies or 10-12 minutes for larger cookies, until the edges are golden brown but the centers still appear soft.
- Let the cookies rest on the hot pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To achieve the most consistent results, always measure your ingredients by weight using a digital scale, particularly for the oats and flour which can be easily over-packed in volume measurements. If your baking environment is quite warm, try chilling the portioned dough balls for 30 minutes before baking to control the spread and enhance the final chewiness of the cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American