Soft Oatmeal Cookies

Recipe View 1. Begin by gathering all your ingredients, ensuring they are measured and ready to use. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined. This ensures even distribution of the spices. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for achieving a tender cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until well incorporated. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies. Gently fold in the oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably longer. This allows the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up, preventing the cookies from spreading too thin during baking. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 7. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray two cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray with flour. Prepare a small bowl of water and another small bowl with 2 tablespoons of sugar. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 8. Roll the chilled dough into walnut-sized balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Dip a large fork in water, then in sugar, and use it to gently flatten each cookie. Re-wet and re-sugar the fork as needed to prevent sticking. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 9. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are nearly set. Rotate the cookie sheets halfway through baking for even browning. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 10. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)