Classic Chewy Oatmeal Cookies Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 and position rack in middle of oven. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or use Sil-Pat.
• Whisk flour, salt and baking soda together in medium bowl.
• Melt and brown butter over medium-high heat until milk solids are dark golden brown and butter has nutty aroma. Transfer browned butter into large bowl.
• Add brown sugar, granulated sugar and oil to butter and whisk until combined. Add egg and yolk and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Stir in flour mixture using wood spoon and stir until fully combined. Add oats until evenly distributed. Mixture will be stiff.
• Divide into 18 portions, approximately 3 Tbs each. Arrange dough balls 2" apart on prepared sheets. Using your damp hand, press each ball into 2 1/2" disk.
• Bake 1 sheet at a time until cookie edges are set and lightly browned and centers are still soft but not wet, 8 - 10 minutes. Let cookies cool on sheet on wire rack for 5 minutes then transfer to wire rack individually and let cool completely.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpats; set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs; mix on high speed to combine. Mix in vanilla; set aside.
• Combine oats, flour, wheat germ, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and beat on low speed to combine, 10 to 15 seconds. Remove bowl from mixer, and stir in dried fruits and nuts.
• Using a large metal scoop, drop dough onto prepared sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake until golden and just set, about 18 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire rack to cool.